vacuum aspiration
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Definition
Noun: A medical procedure for terminating a pregnancy, typically performed during the first trimester, in which the contents of the uterus are removed using suction applied through a tube inserted into the cervix.
Usage
This term is used specifically in medical and clinical contexts to describe a common method of abortion. It is a technical term. - The patient opted for vacuum aspiration to terminate the early pregnancy. - Vacuum aspiration is generally considered a safe and effective procedure when performed by a trained professional.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can function attributively to describe related tools or contexts.
- The clinic purchased new vacuum aspiration equipment.
- In formal/legal discourse: The term appears in medical guidelines, legal texts, and policy discussions concerning reproductive health.
- The law specifies the conditions under which vacuum aspiration can be performed.
Variants and Related Words
- Suction curettage: A closely related synonym, often used interchangeably, that emphasizes the use of suction followed by a scraping (curettage) action.
- Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA): A specific variant of the procedure using a handheld syringe to create suction, often used for very early pregnancies or in low-resource settings.
- Surgical abortion: A broader category that includes vacuum aspiration and other instrumental procedures.
Synonyms
- Suction abortion
- Suction curettage
- First-trimester surgical abortion (in context)
Related Phrases
- To undergo vacuum aspiration: The phrase describing the patient's experience of the procedure.
- She will undergo vacuum aspiration at the women's health center.
- To perform a vacuum aspiration: The phrase describing the clinician's action.
Noun
- 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