Therapeutic Abortion Definition

noun
Any of various procedures resulting in the termination of a pregnancy by a physician.
American Heritage Medicine
Any of various procedures resulting in the termination of a pregnancy in order to save the life of the mother, preserve her health, or prevent the birth of a severely ill or deformed infant.
American Heritage Medicine

(medicine) An abortion indicated by need for the health of the mother or due to the inviable nature of the fetus.

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Noun

Singular:
therapeutic abortion
Plural:
therapeutic-abortions

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