abortion

UK
/əˈbɔː.ʃən/
US
/əˈbɔr.ʃən/

Translations

abortionnoun
abortions
pl
UK
/əˈbɔː.ʃən/
US
/əˈbɔr.ʃən/
She decided to have an abortion after consulting with her doctor.
Она решила сделать аборт после консультации с врачом.
Additional translations
прерывание беременности
Synonyms
spontaneous abortion
induced abortion
termination of pregnancy
abortionadjective
UK
/əˈbɔːʃən/
US
/əˈbɔrʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "abortion rights", "abortion clinic").

Definitions

abortionnoun
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks.
She decided to have an abortion after discussing her options with her doctor.
A failed or incomplete development of a plan or project.
The project was an abortion, never reaching the final stages of development.
The expulsion of a fetus from the uterus by natural causes before it is able to survive independently.
The mare suffered an abortion due to complications during pregnancy.
The fetus or embryo that is expelled during an abortion, whether induced or spontaneous.
The veterinarian examined the abortion to determine the cause of the mare's illness.
abortionadjective
Relating to or involved in abortion.
The new law imposed strict regulations on abortion providers.