threatened abortion en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈθɹɛt.n̩d əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ (US)
Meanings
- A condition approximating an imminent abortion, where there is bleeding but the fetus remains attached to the uterine wall.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| threatened abortions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |