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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. reproductive disorders
  5. abortion (animals)
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. reproductive disorders
  5. abortion (animals)

Preferred term

abortion (animals)

Type

  • Topic

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • miscarriage
  • spontaneous abortion
  • veterinary abortion

Scope note

  • Use for explusion of the embryo or fetus before it is viable outside of the uterus without deliberate interference from humans; for intentional abortion USE induced abortion.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/1782

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