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spontaneous abortion

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miscarriage

 or spontaneous abortion

Spontaneous expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it can live outside the mother. More than 60% are caused by an inherited defect in the fetus, which might result in a fatal abnormality. Other causes may include acute infectious disease, especially if it reduces the fetus's oxygen supply; abnormalities of the uterus that have physical or hormonal origins; and death of the fetus from umbilical-cord knotting. The main sign of impending miscarriage is vaginal bleeding.

spontaneous abortion [spän′tā·nē·əs ə′bȯr·shən]
(medicine)
An unexpected, premature expulsion of the fetus. Also known as miscarriage.
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