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Definition of Abortion pill
1. Noun. An abortion-inducing drug (trade name RU_486) 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.
Exact synonyms: Mifepristone, Ru 486
Generic synonyms: Aborticide, Abortifacient, Abortion-inducing Drug
Language type: Trademark
Generic synonyms: Aborticide, Abortifacient, Abortion-inducing Drug
Language type: Trademark
Definition of Abortion pill
1. Noun. A drug, such as mifepristone (Mifegyne), used to terminate a pregnancy in its earliest stage. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com