
Meaning of RU 486
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[n] an abortion-inducing drug (trade name Mifepristone) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo |
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| | Synonyms: | | abortion pill, Mifepristone |
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| | See Also: | | aborticide, abortifacient, abortion-inducing drug | |
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