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The occurrence of 3 or more miscarriages (which are medically termed “spontaneous abortions”) with no intervening pregnancies. Recurrent abortion (or, as it is sometimes called, habitual abortion) is a form of infertility. It may be due to chromosome abnormalities.

Two or more miscarriages (spontaneous abortions) by a woman. Couples who have had multiple abortions have about a 5% chance that one member of the couple is carrying a chromosome translocation responsible for the miscarriages.

An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or therapeutic abortion. As opposed to a spontaneous abortion (a miscarriage).

The miscarriage of three or more consecutive pregnancies with no intervening pregnancies. Habitual abortion is a form of infertility. Also known as recurrent abortion and multiple abortion.

An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an induced or therapeutic abortion. As opposed to a spontaneous abortion (a miscarriage).

In medicine, an abortion is a loss of pregnancy due to the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes, and placenta) from the uterus due to any cause. An abortion may occur spontaneously (termed a miscarriage) or may be medically induced.  The miscarriage of three or more consecutive pregnancies is termed habitual abortion or recurrent pregnancy loss. 

A medication or substance that causes pregnancy to end prematurely.

The major human blood group system. The ABO type of a person depends on the presence or absence of two genes, A and B. These genes determine the configuration of the red blood cell surface. A person who has two A genes or an A and an O gene has red blood cells of type A. A person…

Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient.

A rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal appearance of the face, skull, fingers, skin, and genitals. Underdeveloped or absent eyelids (ablepharon) along with a fish-shaped mouth (macrostomia) are key features of the condition. The nipples and abdominal wall may also be malformed. Children with the disorder may experience delayed language development, learning difficulties, and intellectual disabilities.