noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
selective reduction; multifetal pregnancy reduction
Medical term for reducing the number of fetuses in a multiple pregnancy. Often used in the compound 減胎手術 (selective reduction surgery).
See also: 減胎手術
多胎妊娠の場合、減胎手術が選択されることがある。
In cases of multiple pregnancy, selective reduction surgery may be chosen.
減胎は母体と残りの胎児のリスクを下げるために行われる。
Selective reduction is performed to lower risks for the mother and remaining fetuses.