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therapeutic abortion

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therapeutic abortion [¦ther·ə¦pyüd·ik ə′bȯr·shən]
(medicine)
Abortion performed when pregnancy jeopardizes the health or life of the mother.


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The results were unchanged when therapeutic abortions of exposed fetuses were included in the analysis.
However, if in the judgment of reputable medical authorities the continuation of pregnancy seriously endangers the physical or mental health of the mother, therapeutic abortion may be necessary.
Normally, we use an effective dose of 10 rem to the fetus during the first 6 weeks postconception as a threshold dose to consider recommendation for therapeutic abortion.
 
 
 
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