An abortifacient (`that which will cause a miscarriage` from Latin abortus `miscarriage` and faciens `making`) is a substance that induces abortion. Abortifacients for animals that have mated undesirably are known as mismating shots. Common abortifacients used in performing medical abortions include mifepristone, which is typically used in c... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortifacient
(from the article `drug`) An abortifacient is any drug or chemical preparation that induces abortion. For centuries, herbal abortifacients have been made from infusions or ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/6
<pharmacology> A drug or compound that induces the expulsion of an embryo or foetus. ... (06 May 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
A·bor`ti·fa'cient (ȧ*bôr`tĭ*fā'sh e nt) adjective [ Latin abortus (see Abort , v. ) + faciens , present participle of facere to make.] Producing miscarriage. -- noun A drug or an agent that caus... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/7
Type: Term Pronunciation: ă-bōr-ti-fā′shent Definitions: 1. Producing abortion. 2. An agent that produces abortion. Synonyms: aborticide, abortient, abortigenic, abortive3 Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=141