feticide

UK
/ˈfiːtɪsaɪd/
US
/ˈfiːtəˌsaɪd/

Translations

feticideadjective
UK
/ˈfiːtɪsaɪd/
US
/ˈfiːtəˌsaɪd/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g. feticide laws) to describe things relating to the killing of a fetus.
feticidenoun
feticides
pl
The doctor was charged with feticide after the procedure.
Врача обвинили в фетициде после процедуры.
Synonyms
termination of pregnancy

Definitions

feticideadjective
Relating to or involved in the killing of a fetus.
Several states have enacted feticide laws to protect unborn children.
feticidenoun
The act of destroying a fetus or causing an abortion.
The law was enacted to address the issue of feticide and protect unborn children.
The crime of killing a fetus, often used in legal contexts.
The suspect was charged with feticide after the investigation revealed the circumstances of the incident.