Abortion

/əˈbɔːrʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus.

The debate over abortion rights has been a contentious issue in many countries.

An operation or a procedure to terminate a pregnancy.

She decided to have an abortion after consulting with her doctor.

The premature ending of something, such as a plan or process.

The project faced an abortion due to lack of funding and support.

From Latin 'abortio', from 'aborior', meaning 'to fall or be stillborn'.

pro-choice

Supporting the right to choose abortion.

pro-life

Opposing abortion, advocating for the life of the fetus.

back-alley abortion

Unsafe, illegal abortion procedures.

miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy.

contraception

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy.

Termination

She decided to have a termination.

D&C (Dilation and Curettage)

She underwent a D&C after her abortion.