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    abortion
    /əˈbɔːʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy: "concerns such as abortion and euthanasia"
    • 2. an object or undertaking that is unpleasant or badly made or carried out.

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  2. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsAbortion - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 17, 2024 · Abortion is a simple health care intervention that can be safely and effectively managed by a wide range of health workers using medication or a surgical procedure. In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, a medical abortion can also be safely self-managed by the pregnant person outside of a health care facility (e.g. at home), in whole or in part.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AbortionAbortion - Wikipedia

    Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus. An abortion that occurs without intervention is known as a miscarriage or "spontaneous abortion"; these occur in approximately 30% to 40% of all pregnancies.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abortionAbortion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ABORTION is the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus. How to use abortion in a sentence.

  5. www.britannica.com › science › abortion-pregnancyAbortion | Definition, Procedure, Laws, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 19, 2024 · Abortion, the expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before it has reached the stage of viability (in human beings, usually about the 20th week of gestation). An abortion may occur spontaneously, in which case it is also called a miscarriage, or it may be brought on purposefully.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABORTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the early, unintentional ending of a pregnancy when a baby or young animal is born too early and dies before it is fully developed: The virus can cause abortion in cattle. We expect to see late abortions and birth abnormalities as a result of the radiation leak. Synonyms. miscarriage. spontaneous abortion. Compare.

  7. www.everydayhealth.com › abortion › guideWhat Is Abortion? Purpose, Risks, Preparation, Recovery -...

    Aug 9, 2022 · An abortion involves using surgery or taking medicines to end a pregnancy. It’s also sometimes referred to as termination of pregnancy, per MedlinePlus. According to Planned...

  8. medlineplus.gov › abortionAbortion | Medical Abortion | MedlinePlus

    Apr 30, 2024 · An abortion is a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. It uses medicine or surgery to remove the embryo or fetus and placenta from the uterus.

  9. www.who.int › health-topics › abortionAbortion - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Abortions are safe if they are done with a method recommended by WHO that is appropriate to the pregnancy duration and if the person providing or supporting the abortion is trained. Such abortions can be done using tablets (medical abortion) or a simple outpatient procedure.

  10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Definitions_of_abortionDefinitions of abortion - Wikipedia

    "Abortion is the spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before fetal viability. Because popular use of the word abortion implies a deliberate pregnancy termination, some prefer the word miscarriage to refer to spontaneous fetal loss before viability [...]

  11. www.plannedparenthood.org › learn › abortionAbortion Information | Information About Your Options - Planned...

    Abortion is a safe and legal way to end a pregnancy. Learning more about abortion methods and options can help you decide if it is the right choice for you