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abortifacient noun[ C ] medical specializeduk /əˌbɔː.tɪˈfeɪ.ʃi.ənt/ us /əˌbɔːr.tɪˈfeɪ.ʃənt/ a drug or other substance that causes a miscarriage(= the ending of a pregnancy by the body before the baby can survive on its own) or an abortion(= the intentional ending of a pregnancy before the baby is fully developed): Because this drug is a potential abortifacient, it should not be given to pregnant women, or to women who are attempting to conceive. Many herbal remedies are traditionally used as contraceptives or abortifacients. In the past, cotton seeds were used by women as an abortifacient. It is an abortifacient, and its use is not recommended during pregnancy. The parasite continues to be a major abortifacient in cattle worldwide. abortifacient adjective uk /əˌbɔː.tɪˈfeɪ.ʃi.ənt/ us /əˌbɔːr.tɪˈfeɪ.ʃənt/ causing a miscarriage(= the ending of a pregnancy by the body before the baby can survive on its own) or an abortion(= the intentional ending of a pregnancy before the baby is fully developed): These drugs should probably not be prescribed for female patients of childbearing age, because of the abortifacient side effects. The article mentioned a wide variety of supposed abortifacient substances. The drug is known to possess abortifacient qualities, and hence should not be used during pregnancy. Abortifacient pills, usually ineffectual, were widely advertised in newspapers. Some medicinal plants have abortifacient potential. |