Definition of Abortion

the purposeful termination of a human pregnancy

Examples of Abortion in a sentence

Because the pregnant mother was critically ill, the doctor suggested the pregnancy be terminated through surgical abortion.  🔊

Strict abortion laws limit the time period in which an expectant mother can choose to end her pregnancy.  🔊

Because she didn’t have any money to provide for a baby, the pregnant teenager decided to terminate her pregnancy at the local abortion clinic.  🔊

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