Incomplete abortion
Incomplete Abortion
Incomplete abortion (pronounced: in-kom-pleet ab-or-shun) is a medical term referring to a pregnancy that has ended prematurely, in which some, but not all, of the products of conception have been expelled from the uterus.
Etymology
The term "abortion" originates from the Latin word "abortio", which means "to miscarry". The prefix "in-" is derived from the Latin word "incompletus", meaning "not complete".
Definition
An Incomplete abortion is a type of miscarriage where the body has expelled some, but not all, of the products of conception from the uterus. This can include the fetus, placenta, or other pregnancy tissues.
Symptoms
Symptoms of an incomplete abortion can include vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, and fever. If not treated promptly, it can lead to serious complications such as infection or hemorrhage.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of an incomplete abortion is typically made through a combination of physical examination, ultrasound, and sometimes blood tests to measure levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
Treatment
Treatment for an incomplete abortion can include medication, surgical intervention, or watchful waiting, depending on the severity of the condition and the patient's overall health.
Related Terms
- Miscarriage: The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week.
- Complete Abortion: A miscarriage in which all of the pregnancy tissue is expelled from the uterus.
- Threatened Abortion: Vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy, with the possibility of eventual miscarriage.
- Septic Abortion: A miscarriage or abortion complicated by a bacterial infection in the uterus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incomplete abortion
- Wikipedia's article - Incomplete abortion
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