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abortifacient

noun/əˌbɔːtɪˈfeɪʃənt/

C2CEFR level
92/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

An agent that induces the termination of a pregnancy.

The pharmacist confirmed that the medication could act as an abortifacient and was therefore avoided in pregnancy.

Topic: Pharmacology in Medical English

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