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abortion

a·bor·tion [ ə báwrsh'n ] (plural a·bor·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. operation to end pregnancy: an operation or other intervention to end a pregnancy by removing an embryo or fetus from the womb

2. medicine  ( technical )
Same as  miscarriage (sense 1)


3. offensive term: an offensive term for something so badly done or made that it is a complete failure

4. aerospace cancellation of mission: the ending of a flight or mission before it is completed

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