👉 Elutriation, in medical terminology, refers to the process of removing any part or organ from a woman's body during pregnancy. This can be done through various methods such as dilation and curettage, which involve inserting instruments into the uterus to remove the fetus. The term "elutriation" is used by healthcare providers and obstetricians when discussing this procedure in a medical context. It refers to the removal of a portion of the placenta (the part of the womb that