Septic Abortion Definition

Septic Abortion: Infected abortion in which there is dissemination of microorganisms and their products into the maternal systemic circulation.

Terms Related to Septic Abortion

Incomplete Abortion
Abortion in which not all the products of conception have been expelled.
Threatened Abortion
Condition of vaginal bleeding with or without pain in early pregnancy which may presage an abortion.
Equine abortion Virus
A species of VARICELLOVIRUS causing abortion and respiratory disease in horses.
Therapeutic Abortion
Abortion induced to save the life or health of a pregnant woman. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Selective Abortion
Abortion performed because of possible fetal defects.
Tubal Abortion
Expulsion of the products of conception before the completion of gestation without deliberate interference.
Pregnancy Outcome
Results of conception and ensuing pregnancy, including live birth, stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, induced abortion. The outcome may follow natural or artificial insemination or any of ...