noun🔗ShareThe expulsion from the womb of a foetus or embryo before it is fully developed, with loss of the foetus; either naturally as a spontaneous abortion (now usually called a miscarriage), or deliberately as an induced abortion."The doctor explained the risks and benefits of an abortion to the young woman. "medicinesexbodyfamilyhumansocietylawpoliticsmoralreligionstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn aborted foetus; an abortus."The doctor examined the abortion and determined it was a miscarriage. "medicinebodysexanatomybiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA misshapen person or thing; a monstrosity."The sculptor's first attempt at a human figure was an abortion—a misshapen, awkward mess. "medicinebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFailure or abandonment of a project, promise, goal etc."The company's new marketing campaign suffered an abortion due to lack of funding. "outcomeplanbusinessachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArrest of development of any organ, so that it remains an imperfect formation or is absorbed."The embryo's early abortion prevented the development of a healthy fetus. "medicinebiologyorgananatomyphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe cessation of an illness or disease at a very early stage."The flu's sudden abortion saved me from missing a week of school. "medicineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
