intact dilation and extraction en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A late-term surgical abortion procedure, involving (in order) dilation of the cervix, removal of the fetus from the uterus to the shoulders, and emptying of the fetal cranium to allow for easier passage of the head through the cervix and vagina.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| intact dilation and extractions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
IDX · dilation and extraction · intact dilation and evacuation · intrauterine cranial decompression · partial-birth abortion