Abort
Abort
Abort (/əˈbɔːrt/), from the Latin abortus, past participle of aboriri ("to miscarry"), is a term used in medicine to refer to the premature termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive independently.
Etymology
The term "abort" originates from the Latin abortus, which is the past participle of aboriri. This term translates to "to miscarry", which is the act of a pregnancy ending prematurely. The term has been in use in the English language since the 16th century.
Definition
In medical terms, an abort refers to the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus has reached a stage of development where it can survive independently outside the womb. This typically occurs before the 20th week of gestation. Abort can be either spontaneous, known as a miscarriage, or induced, often referred to as an abortion.
Related Terms
- Miscarriage: A spontaneous abort, often caused by chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus, hormonal problems, or health issues in the mother.
- Abortion: An induced abort, which is the intentional termination of a pregnancy.
- Gestation: The period of development from conception until birth.
- Fetus: The developing organism from the end of the eighth week of pregnancy until birth.
- Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abort
- Wikipedia's article - Abort
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