Aborted fetus
Aborted Fetus
An aborted fetus (pronunciation: /əˈbɔːrtɪd ˈfiːtəs/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a fetus that has been expelled or removed from the uterus before it is capable of surviving on its own. This can occur naturally, in which case it is often referred to as a miscarriage, or it can be the result of a medical or surgical procedure, in which case it is often referred to as an abortion.
Etymology
The term "aborted fetus" is derived from the Latin word "abortus", which means "miscarriage" or "abortion", and the Latin word "fetus", which means "offspring" or "young one".
Related Terms
- Abortion: The medical or surgical termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is capable of surviving outside the uterus.
- Miscarriage: The natural loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is capable of surviving outside the uterus.
- Fetus: The term used to describe a developing human from the end of the eighth week of pregnancy until birth.
- Uterus: The female reproductive organ in which a fetus develops during pregnancy.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aborted fetus
- Wikipedia's article - Aborted fetus
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