Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Induced Abortion

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Forensic Medicine

Also known as: Artificial abortion, Termination of pregnancy

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This entry defines induced abortion as the intentional premature termination of pregnancy. It directs the reader to the article on abortion for further information regarding its forensic-medical aspects.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

INDUCED ABORTION, the intentional premature termination of pregnancy (see Abortion, in a forensic-medical context).

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“Induced Abortion.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/induced-abortion/