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abortion

Definition

  • noun: a medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus
  • noun: the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus
  • synonyms: miscarriage, miscarriage, monstrosity

Examples

  • She chose to have/get an 'abortion'.

  • demonstrators opposed to 'abortion'

  • a doctor who performs 'abortions'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) but I'm going to have to take a break for a little bit because I'm pregnant. What? Are you having a boy or an abortion? Hello, gentlemen. How you doin'? Are you guys friends of the deceased? Do you want me to say this (..)
    2012 The Dictator