abortifacient
/əˌbɔːrtəˈfeɪʃənt/
noun
- A substance or drug that causes an abortion, ending a pregnancy.
- The plant was historically used as an abortifacient in traditional medicine.
- Some medications can act as an abortifacient if taken during early pregnancy.
- The doctor explained that the drug is a powerful abortifacient and must be used under supervision.
Antonyms
adjective
- Causing abortion; ending a pregnancy.
- The label warned that the drug has abortifacient potential.
- Researchers studied the abortifacient effects of the compound in laboratory tests.
- The herb has abortifacient properties and should be avoided during pregnancy.