Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of afetus or embryo, resulting in or caused by its death. An abortion can occur spontaneously due to complications during pregnancy or can be induced, in humans and other species. In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the gravida (pregnant female) is termed a therapeutic abortion, while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an elective abortion.
The term abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed miscarriages.
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Articles About Abortion
Many 'Pro-Life' Americans Support Legal Abortion Rights, As 'Pro-Choice' Group Reaches Record Low
By IBTimes
A record-low 41 percent of Americans identify themselves as "pro-choice" when it comes to abortion rights, according to Gallup. (11:26 pm)
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By IBTimes
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By IBTimes
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By IBTimes
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By IBTimes
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By IBTimes
As states propose new laws intended to sway women from getting an abortion, a new study concludes the strategy is ineffective. (May 10)
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Former Rival Rick Santorum Endorses Mitt Romney In Email [FULL TEXT]
By IBTimes
Mitt Romney's former presidential rival Rick Santorum officially endorsed the likely Republican nominee late Monday night after weeks of dodging questions about his support. (May 08)
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