Induced abortion
Induced Abortion
Induced abortion (pronunciation: /ɪnˈdjuːst əˈbɔːrʃən/) is a medical procedure that intentionally ends a pregnancy before the birth of a baby.
Etymology
The term "abortion" comes from the Latin word abortio, which means "to produce something prematurely". The prefix "induced" is derived from the Latin word inducere, meaning "to lead in", referring to the intentional nature of the procedure.
Definition
An induced abortion involves the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus at a stage of pregnancy when it is not yet viable. This is typically done using medical or surgical methods. The procedure is often performed to preserve the health or life of the mother, or in cases where the fetus has a significant likelihood of having severe medical issues.
Related Terms
- Medical Abortion: A type of induced abortion that uses medication to end a pregnancy.
- Surgical Abortion: A type of induced abortion that involves a surgical procedure to end a pregnancy.
- Spontaneous Abortion: Also known as a miscarriage, this is when a pregnancy ends on its own without medical intervention.
- Therapeutic Abortion: An abortion performed to preserve the health or life of the mother.
- Elective Abortion: An abortion performed for reasons other than preserving the health or life of the mother.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Induced abortion
- Wikipedia's article - Induced abortion
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