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==Origin==
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[[Meaning]] "product of an untimely [[birth]]" is from 1630s; earlier in this sense was abortive (early 14c.). Another earlier noun in [[English]] for "miscarriage" was abort (early 15c.). In the Middle English translation of Guy de Chauliac's "Grande Chirurgie" (early 15c.) Latin aborsum is used for "stillbirth, forced abortion." Abortment is attested from c. 1600; aborsement from 1530s, both archaic.
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1537]
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Abortion''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Abortion this link].</center>
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==Definitions==
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*1: the termination of a [[pregnancy]] after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the [[death]] of the [[embryo]] or fetus: as a :  [[spontaneous]] expulsion of a human fetus during the first 12 weeks of gestation — compare miscarriage b :  induced expulsion of a human fetus c :  expulsion of a fetus by a domestic animal often due to [[infection]] at any time before completion of pregnancy — compare contagious abortion
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*2:  [[arrest]] of [[development]] (as of a part or [[process]]) resulting in imperfection; also :  a result of such arrest
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==Description==
 
An '''abortion''' commonly referrs to the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo, resulting in or caused by its [[death]].[1] An abortion can occur [[spontaneously]] due to complications during pregnancy or can be induced, in [[humans]] and other species. In the [[context]] of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the [[health]] of the gravida (pregnant [[female]]) is termed a [[therapeutic]] abortion, while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an elective abortion. The term abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed miscarriages.
 
An '''abortion''' commonly referrs to the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo, resulting in or caused by its [[death]].[1] An abortion can occur [[spontaneously]] due to complications during pregnancy or can be induced, in [[humans]] and other species. In the [[context]] of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the [[health]] of the gravida (pregnant [[female]]) is termed a [[therapeutic]] abortion, while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an elective abortion. The term abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed miscarriages.
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Abortion''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Abortion this link].</center>
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Abortion has a long [[history]] and has been induced by various [[methods]] including herbal abortifacients, the use of sharpened tools, [[physical]] trauma and other [[tradition]]al methods. Contemporary [[medicine]] utilizes medications and surgical procedures to induce abortion. The legality, prevalence, and cultural views on abortion vary substantially around the world. In many parts of the world there is prominent and divisive [[public]] controversy over the [[ethical]] and [[legal]] issues of abortion. Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations often involving the opposing pro-life and pro-choice worldwide social [[movements]]. Incidence of abortion has declined worldwide, as access to family planning [[education]] and contraceptive services has increased. Abortion incidence in the United States declined 8% from 1996 to 2003.[2][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion]
 
Abortion has a long [[history]] and has been induced by various [[methods]] including herbal abortifacients, the use of sharpened tools, [[physical]] trauma and other [[tradition]]al methods. Contemporary [[medicine]] utilizes medications and surgical procedures to induce abortion. The legality, prevalence, and cultural views on abortion vary substantially around the world. In many parts of the world there is prominent and divisive [[public]] controversy over the [[ethical]] and [[legal]] issues of abortion. Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations often involving the opposing pro-life and pro-choice worldwide social [[movements]]. Incidence of abortion has declined worldwide, as access to family planning [[education]] and contraceptive services has increased. Abortion incidence in the United States declined 8% from 1996 to 2003.[2][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion]
 
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