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Early pregnancy
Early pregnancy


Abortion - complete

Definition:

A complete abortion is an abortion (induced or spontaneous) in which the entire fetus and placenta have passed out of the uterus before the 20th week of pregnancy.

See also: Miscarriage



Alternative Names: Complete abortion

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This type of abortion usually does not need medical help.



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Review Date: 8/17/2007
Reviewed By: Melanie N. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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