abortus

[US]/əˈbɔːrtəs/
[UK]/əˈbɔːr.təs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A fetus that is expelled from the uterus before it can survive outside the womb.; An aborted fetus.
Word Forms
Pluralabortuss

Example Sentences

the pregnancy resulted in an abortus.

she suffered from a series of miscarriages, or abortuses.

the doctor explained the risks associated with an early abortus.

they were devastated by the news of the abortus.

the high rate of abortuses in this population is concerning.

medical advancements have helped reduce the occurrence of abortuses.

an abortus can be physically and emotionally traumatic for a woman.

the cause of the abortus was never determined.

they are trying to conceive again after a previous abortus.

the legal status of abortion varies greatly around the world, including the terminology used for an abortus.

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