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abortuses

n.
C2 Proficiency abor·tus·es

n. the medical term for a miscarriage or the loss of a baby before it is born. It is a formal word used by doctors and in legal documents.

n. the spontaneous termination of a pregnancy before the foetus is viable. Often used in clinical or legal contexts to describe the biological event rather than the emotional experience.


SIMPLE

The doctor explained that the loss of the abortuses was a natural process.

CONTEXTUAL

Medical records must be kept confidential to protect the privacy of individuals who have experienced abortuses.

COMPLEX

The study examined the genetic factors that contribute to abortuses, seeking to identify patterns that might allow for earlier intervention in future pregnancies.

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