Abortion in the United States
Abortion in the United States
Abortion in the United States (pronunciation: /əˈbɔːrʃən/ in the United States) is a medical procedure and a legal right that has been a subject of intense debate and controversy.
Etymology
The term "abortion" comes from the Latin word 'abortio', which means 'to abort'. The term was first used in English in the 13th century.
Definition
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death.
History
Abortion has been performed in every society that we know of. It was legal in the United States from the time the earliest settlers arrived. At the time of the adoption of the United States Constitution, abortions were openly advertised and commonly performed.
Legal Status
The legal status of abortion in the United States is a hotly contested issue. The landmark decision of Roe v. Wade in 1973 by the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a state law that banned abortions (except to save the life of the mother) was unconstitutional and that women have the constitutional right to choose whether to have an abortion.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abortion in the United States
- Wikipedia's article - Abortion in the United States
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