noun
- A fetus or embryo that has been aborted; a miscarried or artificially terminated pregnancy product.
Usage: medical/technical term; formal
Examples
- The pathologist examined the abortus to determine the cause of the miscarriage.
- In medical practice, an abortus is carefully analyzed for chromosomal abnormalities.
- The laboratory received the abortus for genetic testing.
- Proper handling of an abortus is essential in clinical settings.