English Explanatory Dictionary

induced abortion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdust əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ /ɪnˈdjust əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/

Word forms

induced abortion induced abortions

Synonyms

abortion
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