septic abortion

septic abortion
septic abortion n spontaneous or induced abortion associated with bacterial infection (as by E. coli, beta-hemolytic streptococci, or Clostridium perfringens)

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abortion associated with serious infection of the uterus, leading to generalized infection; more common after illegal abortions.

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