Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal (also known as Agents, Nonsteroidal Abortifacient, Nonsteroidal Abortifacient Agents): Non-steroidal chemical compounds with abortifacient activity.

NIH MeSH · D000020Chemicals and Drugs

Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal

Also known asAgents, Nonsteroidal Abortifacient · Nonsteroidal Abortifacient Agents · Abortifacient Agents, Non-Steroidal · Abortifacient Agents, Non Steroidal · Agents, Non-Steroidal Abortifacient · Non-Steroidal Abortifacient Agents

Definition

Non-steroidal chemical compounds with abortifacient activity.

MeSH classification

  • D27.505.696.875.131.100
  • D27.505.954.705.131.100

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Related concepts

Abortifacient Agents

Chemical substances that interrupt pregnancy after implantation.

Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal

Steroidal compounds with abortifacient activity.

Common questions about Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal

What does Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal mean in medicine?
Non-steroidal chemical compounds with abortifacient activity. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal known by any other names?
Yes. Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal is also referred to as Agents, Nonsteroidal Abortifacient, Nonsteroidal Abortifacient Agents, Abortifacient Agents, Non-Steroidal, Abortifacient Agents, Non Steroidal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal sit in the medical classification?
Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D27.505.696.875.131.100, D27.505.954.705.131.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000020) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗