suction curettage
A common method of abortion where the products of conception are removed by a vacuum…A common method of abortion where the products of conception are removed by a vacuum arrangement.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A common method of abortion where the products of conception are removed by a vacuum arrangement.
a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix
Forms
plural: suction curettages| Singular | suction curettage |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix:vacuum aspiration
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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