Abortifacient

/əˌbɔːrtəˈfeɪʃənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance that induces abortion or causes miscarriage.

The herbal remedy was believed by some to act as an abortifacient, although its safety and efficacy were highly disputed.

A drug or agent that terminates a pregnancy.

Certain pharmaceutical companies produce an abortifacient that is used in medical abortions.

A chemical compound that interferes with the normal development of an embryo or fetus.

Doctors are required to inform patients about the potential abortifacient properties of certain medications.

Derived from the Latin 'abortus' meaning 'aborted' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'.

abortifacient methods

Techniques or substances used to induce abortion.

abortifacient pills

Medications taken to terminate a pregnancy.

abortion

The termination of a pregnancy.

contraceptive

A method or device used to prevent pregnancy.

abortion pill

Many refer to the abortifacient as the abortion pill.

morning-after pill

Some consider the morning-after pill an abortifacient.