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abortifacient

/æbˈɔːrtɪfəsɪənt/ noun · British & US
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What does abortifacient mean?

noun

A substance or agent that induces abortion, or a drug that causes a miscarriage.

Example

"The study found that certain abortifacients were more effective in terminating early pregnancies."

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