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| Definition: | [n] a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix | ||
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| Synonyms: | suction curettage | ||
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| See Also: | curettage, curettement, induced abortion | ||
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