Abortion, Septic (also known as Abortions, Septic, Septic Abortions): Any type of abortion, induced or spontaneous, that is associated with infection of the UTERUS and its appendages. It is characterized by FEVER, uterine tenderness, and foul discharge.

NIH MeSH · D000031Diseases

Abortion, Septic

Also known asAbortions, Septic · Septic Abortions · Septic Abortion

Definition

Any type of abortion, induced or spontaneous, that is associated with infection of the UTERUS and its appendages. It is characterized by FEVER, uterine tenderness, and foul discharge.

MeSH classification

  • C01.674.173
  • C12.050.703.039.256
  • C12.050.703.700.173

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Common questions about Abortion, Septic

What does Abortion, Septic mean in medicine?
Any type of abortion, induced or spontaneous, that is associated with infection of the UTERUS and its appendages. It is characterized by FEVER, uterine tenderness, and foul discharge. 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, Septic known by any other names?
Yes. Abortion, Septic is also referred to as Abortions, Septic, Septic Abortions, Septic Abortion 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, Septic sit in the medical classification?
Abortion, Septic falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C01.674.173, C12.050.703.039.256, C12.050.703.700.173). 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 (D000031) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗