Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Therapeutic Abortion

Abortion induced to save the life or health of a pregnant woman. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Abortion induced to save the life or health of a pregnant woman. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Abortion, Therapeutic
  • Abortions, Therapeutic
  • Therapeutic Abortions

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

check the tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY

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  1. E04w.520.050w.060

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Therapeutic Abortion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000032. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000032
  2. Therapeutic Abortion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24962817