Word
abortogenic
Phoneticsabor·to·genic
Definition
adj. causing a miscarriage or the early loss of a pregnancy. It is a technical word used in medicine to describe things that can lead to a failed pregnancy.
adj. causing the premature termination of a pregnancy or the loss of a fetus before it is viable. Often used in clinical or biological contexts to describe specific agents or conditions.
Examples
“The doctor tested the sample for abortogenic bacteria.”
“Researchers are studying abortogenic factors to understand why some pregnancies fail in the first few weeks.”
“The study identified several abortogenic chemicals that were previously unknown to affect fetal development during the critical first trimester.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor tested the sample for abortogenic bacteria.”
contextual
“Researchers are studying abortogenic factors to understand why some pregnancies fail in the first few weeks.”
complex
“The study identified several abortogenic chemicals that were previously unknown to affect fetal development during the critical first trimester.”
Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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