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Record 1 2003-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Obstetric Surgery
  • Pregnancy
DEF

A process in which a fetus is aborted after birth has begun.

OBS

The technical term "dilation and extraction" is quite old in the medical profession. The creation of the term "partial-birth abortion" has been reportedly attributed to the staff of Senator Charles Canady (Republican from Florida and prolifer).

Key term(s)
  • partial birth abortion

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie obstétrique
  • Grossesse
OBS

Avortement thérapeutique, effectué sur décision médicale dans le cas où la santé de la mère ou de l'enfant est menacée.

Spanish

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