Aborsiyon (en. Abortion)

/a.bor.si.jon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of removing or ending a pregnancy before it reaches a viable stage.
Abortion can be performed for various reasons, including medical conditions.
Ang aborsiyon ay maaaring gawin sa iba't ibang dahilan, kasama na ang mga medikal na kondisyon.
The unintended loss of a fetus in the early stage of pregnancy, also known as miscarriage.
Many women experience abortion that they did not intend.
Maraming kababaihan ang nakakaranas ng aborsiyon na hindi nila ginusto.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'abortio', meaning 'miscarriage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conducting an abortion
the process of performing an abortion
pagsasagawa ng aborsiyon

Related Words

abortion
A term commonly used to refer to abortion.
aborto

Slang Meanings

Abortion, like 'no way' or 'not' in talks like this.
He said he wants to abort the conversation because he doesn't want the drama.
Sabi niya gusto niyang mag-aborsiyon sa usapan, kasi ayaw niya ng drama.
A heavy topic that seems taboo, so it's hard to discuss.
The topic of abortion is like abortion itself, very awkward to talk about.
Yung topic na aborsiyon, parang aborsiyon din, sobrang awkward pag pinag-usapan.