Clinical Diagnosis · Reproductive System · Easy

Miscarriage

Meaning: The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before twenty-four weeks.

In practice: She attended the early pregnancy unit with bleeding and cramps, and sadly a miscarriage was confirmed.

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