The surgical abortion procedure used in the second trimester is called ________.

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The surgical abortion procedure used in the second trimester is dilation and evacuation (D&E). This involves dilating the cervix and removing the fetus and placenta from the uterus using forceps, suction, and other medical tools. Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and is not a common method for abortion. Vacuum aspiration is primarily used in the first trimester. Medications such as RU-486 (also known as the "abortion pill") are also primarily used in the first trimester.

The Surgical Abortion Procedure Used in the Second Trimester Is