abortifacient
Induces fetal expulsion
An abortifacient is a drug or substance that induces abortion by causing the uterus to expel a fetus.
The term appears in medical and legal contexts: The FDA regulates abortifacients.
As an adjective, it describes this property: mifepristone's abortifacient effects.
The word is clinical, appearing in debates over reproductive rights and pharmaceutical classification.
Progesterone receptor antagonist
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- prostaglandinLipid compound affecting inflammation
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- pitocinSynthetic labor-starting hormone
ergotamine · bioavailability · pharmacokinetics · dosage · efficacy · side effects · contraindication
Aromatic mint species
- tansyBitter aromatic herb
- ergotCereal grain fungus
- rueFeel deep remorse
- black cohoshMedicinal forest perennial
juniper · mugwort · wormwood · pomegranate · papaya seeds · wild carrot
Progesterone receptor antagonist
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- prostaglandinLipid compound affecting inflammation
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
Aromatic mint species
- tansyBitter aromatic herb
- black cohoshMedicinal forest perennial
- mugwortAromatic medicinal artemisia
- rueFeel deep remorse
parsley · wild carrot · papaya seeds · folk remedy · traditional medicine · herbalism · toxicity · dangerous
Act of ending something
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
- embryoOrganism before birth
- fetusGestating offspring
trimester · uterine contractions · miscarriage · induction · dilation · curettage · aspiration · evacuation
Supporting legal abortion access
- pro-lifeAgainst elective pregnancy termination
- reproductive rightsBodily autonomy in family planning
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- activismDirect effort for reform
ethics · feminism · advocacy · protest · regulation · legality · controversy · healthcare policy
Right and wrong principles
- bioethicsMoral philosophy for medicine
- pro-choiceSupporting legal abortion access
- pro-lifeAgainst elective pregnancy termination
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
bodily autonomy · consent · rights · dilemma · conscience · philosophy · theology · doctrine
mifepristone
Progesterone receptor antagonist
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- prostaglandinLipid compound affecting inflammation
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
pitocin · ergotamine · bioavailability · pharmacokinetics · dosage · efficacy · side effects · contraindication
pennyroyal
Aromatic mint species
black cohosh · juniper · mugwort · wormwood · pomegranate · papaya seeds · wild carrot
mifepristone
Progesterone receptor antagonist
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- prostaglandinLipid compound affecting inflammation
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
pennyroyal
Aromatic mint species
- tansyBitter aromatic herb
- black cohoshMedicinal forest perennial
- mugwortAromatic medicinal artemisia
rue · parsley · wild carrot · papaya seeds · folk remedy · traditional medicine · herbalism · toxicity · dangerous · unregulated
termination
Act of ending something
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
- embryoOrganism before birth
fetus · trimester · uterine contractions · miscarriage · induction · dilation · curettage · aspiration · evacuation · obstetrics
pro-choice
Supporting legal abortion access
- pro-lifeAgainst elective pregnancy termination
- reproductive rightsBodily autonomy in family planning
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
activism · ethics · feminism · advocacy · protest · regulation · legality · controversy · healthcare policy · bodily autonomy
morality
Right and wrong principles
- bioethicsMoral philosophy for medicine
- pro-choiceSupporting legal abortion access
- pro-lifeAgainst elective pregnancy termination
autonomy · bodily autonomy · consent · rights · dilemma · conscience · philosophy · theology · doctrine · sanctity
abortifacientprogesterone
Ovarian steroid supporting gestation
fertility drug · prenatal vitamin · fertility treatment · folic acid