Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal (also known as Agents, Steroidal Abortifacient, Steroidal Abortifacient Agents): Steroidal compounds with abortifacient activity.

NIH MeSH · D000021Chemicals and Drugs

Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal

Also known asAgents, Steroidal Abortifacient · Steroidal Abortifacient Agents · Steroid Abortifacients · Abortifacients, Steroid

Definition

Steroidal compounds with abortifacient activity.

MeSH classification

  • D27.505.696.875.131.200
  • D27.505.954.705.131.200

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Related concepts

Abortifacient Agents

Chemical substances that interrupt pregnancy after implantation.

Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal

Non-steroidal chemical compounds with abortifacient activity.

Common questions about Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal

What does Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal mean in medicine?
Steroidal 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, Steroidal known by any other names?
Yes. Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal is also referred to as Agents, Steroidal Abortifacient, Steroidal Abortifacient Agents, Steroid Abortifacients, Abortifacients, Steroid 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, Steroidal sit in the medical classification?
Abortifacient Agents, Steroidal falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D27.505.696.875.131.200, D27.505.954.705.131.200). 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 (D000021) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗