noun a drug or device that induces abortion
Abortifacients are drugs or devices that induce abortion.
Abortifacients raise ethical questions related to abortion and reproductive rights.
Abortifacients are studied in pharmacology for their mechanisms of action.
Abortifacients are used in the context of family planning and reproductive health.
Doctors may prescribe abortifacient medications to induce abortion in cases of medical necessity or when a patient requests it.
Pharmacists may dispense abortifacient drugs as prescribed by a doctor, ensuring proper usage and patient education.
Reproductive health specialists may provide counseling on the use of abortifacients as part of family planning services.
Ethicists may engage in discussions about the moral implications of using abortifacients and the ethical considerations surrounding abortion.