minisuction

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noun

A form of abortion in which the fetus or embryo, placenta, and membranes are removed by suction using a manual syringe.

Scrabble 15

Meanings

nounminisuction (usually uncountable, plural minisuctions)

plural minisuctions

  1. uncountableusuallyA form of abortion in which the fetus or embryo, placenta, and membranes are removed by suction using a manual syringe.

    Synonyms: miniabortion

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of abortion in which the fetus or embryo, placenta, and membranes are removed by suction using a manual syringe.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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