feticide

feticide Definition

feti·cide (fēt′ə sīd′)

noun

the killing of a fetus; illegal abortion

Etymology: < fetus + -cide

feticide Related Forms

fe′ti·ci′·dal (-sīd′'l) adjective

feticide Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

selective: If one twin is found to be affected and the other not, selective feticide will be offered to women.

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