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the intentional ending of a pregnancy, often done during the early stages
the premature termination, failure, or abandonment of a plan or operation
the unintentional expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it can survive independently, occurring naturally
What is an "abortion"?
A spontaneous abortion, commonly called a miscarriage, is an unintentional loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus; it most often occurs in the first trimester and is frequently caused by chromosomal abnormalities but can also result from maternal health conditions, infections, anatomical issues, or unknown factors. Clinically it is managed with expectant, medical, or surgical approaches depending on the situation and risk.
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