An abortion in which the fetus dies but is retained in the uterus is called _____ abortion.

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A missed abortion occurs when the fetus dies but remains in the uterus. The other options are:
- Inevitable abortion: when bleeding and cramping occur but the cervix is still closed.
- Incomplete abortion: when some but not all of the products of conception are expelled from the uterus.
- Threatened abortion: when bleeding during pregnancy suggests a possible miscarriage, but the pregnancy continues.

An Abortion in Which the Fetus Dies but Is Retained