abortion

[əˈbɔːʃn]

abortion Definition

the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Using abortion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abortion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She decided to have an abortion.

  • Example

    The law allows for abortion in certain cases.

  • Example

    Abortion is a controversial topic in many countries.

abortion Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with abortion

  • abortion clinic

    a medical facility that specializes in providing abortions

    Example

    She went to the abortion clinic to terminate her pregnancy.

  • a medication used to induce abortion

    Example

    She took the abortion pill to terminate her pregnancy.

  • late-term abortion

    an abortion performed after the 20th week of pregnancy

    Example

    Late-term abortions are only allowed in certain circumstances.

Origins of abortion

from Latin 'abortio', meaning 'miscarriage'

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Summary: abortion in Brief

The term 'abortion' [əˈbɔːʃn] refers to the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, typically within the first 28 weeks. It is a controversial topic in many countries. 'Abortion' extends into phrases like 'abortion clinic,' and 'abortion pill,' denoting medical facilities and medications used to induce abortion, respectively.

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