| an abortion procedure involving suction aspiration of the uterine contents early in gestation, before the first missed menstrual period: sometimes performed later. |
| vacuum aspiration n. A method of abortion performed during the first trimester of pregnancy, in which the contents of the uterus are withdrawn through a narrow tube. Also called suction curettage, vacuum curettage. |
| vacuum curettage n. See vacuum aspiration. |
