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Definition of Miscarriage

Miscarriage: Inadvertent loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. A considerable proportion of pregnancies end in a miscarriage. Also called a spontaneous abortion.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2003

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