noun
- a substance or agent that induces abortion
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term
adjective
- causing or tending to cause abortion
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term
Examples
- The drug was classified as an abortifacient and restricted in several countries.
- Certain herbal remedies have been traditionally used as abortifacients, though their safety is questionable.
- The research examined the abortifacient properties of the compound in laboratory studies.
- Medical professionals must inform patients about any abortifacient effects of prescribed medications.
- Historical records document the use of various abortifacient substances in ancient medicine.