nạo thai

Definition
  1. Medical Procedure:
    • To perform an abortion: The deliberate termination of a pregnancy by removing the embryo or fetus from the uterus before it can survive independently.
    • To perform a uterine curettage: A specific surgical procedure (curettage) to scrape and remove the contents of the uterus, often for abortion or following a miscarriage.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (commonly used as a verb phrase):
    • Việc nạo thai có thể gây nguy hiểm nếu thực hiện trong điều kiện không an toàn. (Abortion can be dangerous if performed under unsafe conditions.)
    • Bác sĩ đã phải nạo thai vì lý do sức khỏe của người mẹ. (The doctor had to perform an abortion due to the mother's health reasons.)
Advanced Usage
  • This term is primarily clinical and medical. In broader, more general, or legal discussions, the term "phá thai" (to abort) is more commonly used.
  • "nạo hút thai": A combined procedure involving curettage and suction.
    • Phương pháp nạo hút thai thường được áp dụng trong những tuần đầu của thai kỳ. (The suction curettage method is often applied in the early weeks of pregnancy.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Phá thai (v): To have an abortion, to terminate a pregnancy. (This is the more general term.)
  • Nong và nạo (D&C - Dilation and Curettage): A specific surgical procedure.
  • Sẩy thai (v/n): To miscarry; miscarriage. (This refers to a spontaneous, uninduced abortion.)
Synonyms
  • Abortion: The termination of a pregnancy.
  • Termination: A common euphemism for abortion.
  • Curettage: The surgical scraping procedure.
Important Notes
  • "Nạo thai" is a specific medical term describing a procedure. It is neutral in a clinical context but can be considered graphic or harsh in everyday conversation.
  • The legality, ethics, and social perceptions of this procedure vary greatly across cultures and legal jurisdictions.