therapeutic abortion
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Tweet n. 1. Any of various procedures resulting in the termination of a pregnancy by a physician. 2. Any of various procedures resulting in the termination of a pregnancy in order to save the life of the mother, preserve her health, or prevent the birth of a severely ill or deformed infant. |
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