abortus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈbɔɹ.təs/ (US)
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin abortus (“miscarriage”). Doublet of abort.
Meanings
- An abortion.
- An aborted fetus, especially one aborted in early pregnancy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abortuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| aborti | Number=Plur | lexicographic |