Abortion, Induced (also known as Abortion (Induced), Abortions (Induced)): Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978)

NIH MeSH · D000028Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Abortion, Induced

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Definition

Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978)

MeSH classification

  • E04.520.050

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Related concepts

Abortion, Eugenic

Abortion performed because of possible fetal defects.

Abortion, Legal

Termination of pregnancy under conditions allowed under local laws. (POPLINE Thesaurus, 1991)

Abortion, Therapeutic

Abortion induced to save the life or health of a pregnant woman. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

Amniotomy

A method of inducing labor by deliberate rupture of the AMNION to cause the release of amniotic fluid.

Common questions about Abortion, Induced

What does Abortion, Induced mean in medicine?
Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978) 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 Abortion, Induced known by any other names?
Yes. Abortion, Induced is also referred to as Abortion (Induced), Abortions (Induced), Induced Abortion, Abortions, Induced 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 Abortion, Induced sit in the medical classification?
Abortion, Induced falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.520.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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