spontaneous abortion

noun

1. miscarriage ( def 1 ).

spontaneous abortion

/ spŏn-tā′nē-əs /

1. See miscarriage

spontaneous abortion

1. A miscarriage or stillbirth . ( See abortion .)(see also abortion .)

Example Sentences

Indeed, the medical term for a miscarriage that occurs naturally is "spontaneous abortion."

From Salon

"She stated that they're not going to put anywhere 'spontaneous abortion' because that would then flag an investigation on them," Joshua said.

From Salon

Usually, the immune system keeps the parasite in check, but it can cause spontaneous abortion and other serious problems during pregnancy.

From Science Magazine

The blog post pointed to 22 references in the document to spontaneous abortions, or a pregnancy loss without outside intervention before the 20th week of pregnancy.

From Seattle Times

One irony inherent in this violence is that chemical weapons can cause spontaneous abortions, commonly known as miscarriages.

From Scientific American