This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous (Gynae), Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Weight of abortus is - 
Select and explain. 
A. 700-900 gms, B. 1-1.2 kg, C. <500 gms, D. 500-750 gms
C: <500 gms
Answer: C: <500 gms 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., <500 gms * The National Center for Health Statistics defines an "abortus" as " fetus or embryo removed or expelled from the uterus during the first half of gestation--20 weeks or less, or in the absence of accurate dating criteria, born weighing < 500 g."