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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 miscarriage. Also known as spontaneous abortion. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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