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abor·tion\ə-ˈbȯr-shən\

noun

: a medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus

Full Definition

1 : the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus: as

a : spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus during the first 12 weeks of gestation — compare miscarriage

b : induced expulsion of a human fetus

c : expulsion of a fetus by a domestic animal often due to infection at any time before completion of pregnancy — compare contagious abortion

2 : monstrosity

3 : arrest of development (as of a part or process) resulting in imperfection; also : a result of such arrest

Examples

a doctor who performs abortions

She chose to have an abortion.

First use: circa 1537

Synonyms: abandonment, cancellation, calling, calling off, dropping, recall, recision, repeal, rescission, revocation

Antonyms: continuation

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