abortion pill

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A medication that induces abortion: The "abortion pill" is a pharmaceutical drug used to terminate an early pregnancy. It works by blocking the hormone progesterone, which is necessary for the pregnancy to continue, leading to the detachment and expulsion of the embryo from the uterus.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor prescribed the abortion pill for the early-stage pregnancy.
    • Access to the abortion pill is a critical component of reproductive healthcare.
Advanced Usage
  • Medical protocol: The term "abortion pill" often refers specifically to a two-drug regimen: mifepristone (which blocks progesterone) followed by misoprostol (which causes uterine contractions).
    • The abortion pill regimen is typically used within the first ten weeks of gestation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mifepristone (n): The primary drug in the abortion pill regimen, formerly known by the trade name RU-486.
    • Mifepristone is the first medication taken in the abortion pill process.
  • Medical abortion (n): The broader procedure of terminating a pregnancy using medication, which includes the use of the abortion pill.
    • She opted for a medical abortion using the abortion pill.
Synonyms
  • Medication abortion: A more clinical term for terminating a pregnancy using drugs.
  • Chemical abortion: Another term, though less common in formal medical contexts, for a drug-induced abortion.
Related Phrases
  • To take the abortion pill: The action of using this medication.
    • She decided to take the abortion pill under medical supervision.
Notes
  • The term "abortion pill" is a common, non-technical name. In medical and legal contexts, the specific drug names (mifepristone and misoprostol) or the term "medication abortion" are often used for precision.
  • Its use is typically governed by specific medical guidelines and legal regulations that vary by country.
Noun
  1. an abortion-inducing drug (trade name RU_486) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo

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