VACUUM ASPIRATION
\vˈakjuːm ˌaspəɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \vˈakjuːm ˌaspəɹˈeɪʃən], \v_ˈa_k_j_uː_m ˌa_s_p_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of VACUUM ASPIRATION
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a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix
By Princeton University
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