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What term describes the termination of pregnancy before the fetus can survive independently?
What term describes the termination of pregnancy before the fetus can survive independently?
Which of the following is included in the WHO definition of abortion?
Which of the following is included in the WHO definition of abortion?
Which statement accurately describes an aspect of abortion?
Which statement accurately describes an aspect of abortion?
What weight is mentioned in the WHO's definition of abortion for pregnancies lost?
What weight is mentioned in the WHO's definition of abortion for pregnancies lost?
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When does the WHO state abortion is applicable?
When does the WHO state abortion is applicable?
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What characterizes the timing of an abortion according to standard definitions?
What characterizes the timing of an abortion according to standard definitions?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition mentioned in defining abortion?
Which of the following is NOT a condition mentioned in defining abortion?
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In the context of abortion, how is fetal viability generally interpreted?
In the context of abortion, how is fetal viability generally interpreted?
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What is the maximum gestational age specified by the WHO for a pregnancy to be considered for abortion?
What is the maximum gestational age specified by the WHO for a pregnancy to be considered for abortion?
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How does the definition of abortion differ in terms of spontaneity?
How does the definition of abortion differ in terms of spontaneity?
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Study Notes
Abortion Overview
- Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy, which can occur spontaneously (miscarriage) or be induced through medical or surgical means.
- Fetal viability refers to the point at which a fetus can survive outside the womb, typically considered around 24 weeks gestation.
WHO Definition of Abortion
- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines abortion as the termination or loss of pregnancy occurring before 20 weeks of gestation.
- Alternatively, it includes cases where the fetus delivered weighs less than a specified threshold, often associated with viability.
- This definition provides an important framework for understanding the medical and legal contexts of abortion worldwide.
Abortion Overview
- Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy, which can occur spontaneously (miscarriage) or be induced through medical or surgical means.
- Fetal viability refers to the point at which a fetus can survive outside the womb, typically considered around 24 weeks gestation.
WHO Definition of Abortion
- The World Health Organization (WHO) defines abortion as the termination or loss of pregnancy occurring before 20 weeks of gestation.
- Alternatively, it includes cases where the fetus delivered weighs less than a specified threshold, often associated with viability.
- This definition provides an important framework for understanding the medical and legal contexts of abortion worldwide.
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This quiz explores the definitions and implications of abortion, focusing on spontaneous and induced termination of pregnancy. It includes insights from the World Health Organization regarding gestational limits and fetal viability. Test your knowledge on this critical topic.
