abortion
definition
the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of a fetus or embryo
example
Many people have strong opinions about the legality of abortion and its ethical implications.
synonyms
terminationmiscarriageinterruption
word origin — From Latin 'abortio', meaning 'a falling away' or 'miscarriage', from the verb 'aborir', meaning 'to miscarry or fail to be born'.