minisuction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of abortion in which the fetus or embryo, placenta, and membranes are removed by suction using a manual syringe.

Word forms

minisuction minisuctions

Etymology

From mini- + suction.

Synonyms

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