partial-birth abortion
par·tial-birth abortion
(pär′shəl-bûrth′)par′tial-birth′ abor′tion
n.
单词 | partial-birth abortion |
释义 | partial-birth abortionpar·tial-birth abortion(pär′shəl-bûrth′)par′tial-birth′ abor′tionn. partial-birth abortionpartial-birth abortion(pär′shəl-bûrth′)partial-birth abortionpartial-birth abortionAn abortion in which a live fetus is partially delivered but is then killed before the delivery is completed. The concept has aroused fierce controversy as the procedure is considered by many to be indistinguishable from infanticide. It is, however, performed only when it is medically necessary to protect the life or health of the mother and, in such cases, is usually protected by law.See PBA |
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