abortivus

Latin

adj
Definitions
  • Of or pertaining to a premature delivery, miscarriage, or abortion.
  • Of that which causes an abortion or miscarriage.
  • born prematurely

Etymology

Suffix from Latin aborior (pass away, miscarry).

Origin

Latin

aborior

Gloss

pass away, miscarry

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