The Definition of Abortifacient

a·bor·ti·fa·cient /əˌbɔrtəˈfeɪʃənt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-bawr-tuh-fey-shuhnt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. causing abortion.
–noun 2. a drug or device used to cause abortion: a biochemical abortifacient in pill form.


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[Origin: 1870–75; abort + -i- + -facient]
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adj. Causing abortion.

n. A substance or device used to induce abortion.


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WordNet - Cite This Source abortifacient

adjective
1. causing abortion

noun
1. a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion

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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary - Cite This Source
a·bor·ti·fa·cient (-bôrt-fshnt)
adj.

Causing or inducing abortion.

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a·borti·facient n.

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Main Entry: 2abortifacient
Function: noun
: an agent (as a drug) that induces abortion

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Main Entry: 1abor·ti·fa·cient
Pronunciation: &-"bort-&-'fA-sh&nt
Function: adjective
: inducing abortion

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