induced abortion en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɪnˈdust əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ (US)
- /ɪnˈdjust əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ (US)
Meanings
- A surgical or medicinal procedure that terminates a pregnancy by removing the fetus; a therapeutic abortion. It is a way to prevent or mitigate maternal injury or illness and/or a non-contraceptive form of birth control.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| induced abortions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
imminent abortion · spontaneous abortion