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Inevitable abortion



Early pregnancy
Early pregnancy


Inevitable abortion

Definition:

Inevitable abortion is a spontaneous abortion which cannot be stopped. It is characterized by lower abdominal cramping and bleeding. The uterine cervix is dilated and fetal and/or placental material may already have passed. See also threatened abortion.


Alternative Names:
Abortion - inevitable

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