LEARNit Dictionary
abortion
noun
/əˈbɔːʃn/
UK
/əˈbɔːrʃn/
US
C1+
1
C1+
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
سقط جنین, خاتمه بارداری, ختم بارداری, قطع حاملگی
2
C1+
a medical operation to end a pregnancy at an early stage
سقط جنین, کورتاژ
She decided to
have an abortion
.
Some medical staff wanted the right to refuse to perform abortions.
synonym
termination
3
the process of giving birth to a baby before it is fully developed and able to survive
سقط جنین, سقط, ختم بارداری, ختم حاملگی
Higher amounts of caffeine may be associated with increased rates of abortion and low birthweight.
synonym
miscarriage