Abortion Pill (Noun)
Meaning
An abortion-inducing drug (trade name RU 486) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed the abortion pill as an option for the woman to terminate her pregnancy within the first five weeks.
- Taking the abortion pill was the safest way to have an early termination due to severe medical risks.
- Opponents argued the availability of the abortion pill threatened to reduce medical scrutiny around termination of pregnancies.
- During counseling the counselor briefed her about what she would expect if she opted to use the abortion pill to terminate the pregnancy.
- Misuse of the abortion pill had significant medical consequences so pharmacists restricted sale only through proper medical channels.