minisuction

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

mini- +‎ suction

Noun[edit]

minisuction (usually uncountable, plural minisuctions)

  1. A form of abortion in which the fetus or embryo, placenta, and membranes are removed by suction using a manual syringe.
    Synonym: miniabortion