an abortion-inducing drug (trade name RU 486) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo
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ru 486::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | abortion pill, mifepristone |
| Type of | aborticide, abortifacient, abortion-inducing drug |
Examples of ru 486
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Face it, professional RU is a minority sport in the North, and will always be so.
From the independent.co.uk
I hope the RU boys were watching, in between their valedictory dwarf-throwing.
From the guardian.co.uk
Determined pro-choicers say RU 486 could enter the U.S. through the back door.
From the time.com
Therefore, it seems that pregnancy, not RU-486, is a key to these infections.
From the scienceblogs.com
Ru called Fama to remind him to bring his passport, too, but Fama couldn't find it.
From the washingtonpost.com
He's flubbed a couple of lines and seemed oddly unprepared for the RU-486 question.
From the time.com
The court left open the question of the constitutionality of the U.S. ban on RU-486.
From the time.com
Current RU athletes who performed at their Pro Day are always around, too.
From the bostonherald.com
Originally known as RU-486, the pill causes an embryo to detach from the uterine wall.
From the charlotteobserver.com
