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abortion pill — noun 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 • Syn: ↑mifepristone, ↑RU 486 • Usage… … Useful english dictionary
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
Abortion — Induced abortion Classification and external resources ICD 10 O04 … Wikipedia
History of abortion — The practice of abortion dates back to ancient times. Pregnancies were terminated through a number of methods, including the administration of abortifacient herbs, the use of sharpened implements, the application of abdominal pressure, and other… … Wikipedia
Adverse drug reaction — Classification and external resources Adverse drug reaction leading to hepatitis (drug induced hepatitis) with granulomata. Other causes were excluded with extensive investigations. Liver biopsy … Wikipedia
National Right to Life Committee — Formation 1968[1] Headquarters Washington, DC … Wikipedia
aborticide — noun 1. a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion • Syn: ↑abortifacient, ↑abortion inducing drug • Derivationally related forms: ↑abortifacient (for: ↑abortifacient) • Hypernym … Useful english dictionary
RU 486 — noun 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 • Syn: ↑abortion pill, ↑mifepristone •… … Useful english dictionary
mifepristone — noun 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 • Syn: ↑abortion pill, ↑RU 486 • Usage… … Useful english dictionary
