Abnormal Hemoglobins

Hemoglobins characterized by structural alterations within the molecule. The alteration can be either absence, addition or substitution of one or more amino acids in the globin part of the molecule at selected positions in the polypeptide chains.


Abnormal Fibrinogens

Fibrinogens which have a functional defect as the result of one or more amino acid substitutions in the amino acid sequence of normal fibrinogen. Abnormalities of the fibrinogen molecule may impair any of the major steps involved in the conversion of fibrinogen into stabilized fibrin, such as cleavage of the fibrinopeptides by thrombin, polymerization and cross-linking of fibrin. The resulting dysfibrinogenemias can be clinically silent or can be associated with bleeding, thrombosis or defective wound healing.


Abortion Seeker

Individuals requesting induced abortions.


Abortion Rate

Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978)


Abortion on Demand

Termination of pregnancy under conditions allowed under local laws. (POPLINE Thesaurus, 1991)


Abortion Law

The enactment of laws and ordinances and their regulation by official organs of a nation, state, or other legislative organization. It refers also to health-related laws and regulations in general or for which there is no specific heading.


Abortion History

Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978)


Abortion Failure

Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978)


Abortion Center

Those facilities which administer health services to individuals who do not require hospitalization or institutionalization.


Abortion Applicant

Individuals requesting induced abortions.