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septic abortion

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septic abortion [′sep·tik ə′bȯr·shən]
(medicine)
An abortion complicated by acute infection of the endometrium.


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By 1963 the United States government was supporting this family planning "war" on high fertility in which "casualties"--including septic abortions, ectopic pregnancies, and life-threatening medical complications--were accepted.
The earlier version highlighted the importance of postabortion care as an acute care need, including treatment of unsafe or septic abortion.
40% of septic abortions emanate from adolescents, who scarcely use contraceptives.
 
 
 
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