Abortogenic

/ˌæbɔːrˈtɒdʒənɪk/ adjective

Capable of causing or inducing abortion or miscarriage.

From Latin abortus (miscarriage) + Greek genic (producing). This medical term emerged in the 20th century as doctors studied substances and conditions that could trigger spontaneous or induced abortion.

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