termination of a pregnancy
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Termination — may refer to:In science: *Termination codon, in molecular biology *Termination factor, in genetics, part of the process of transcribing RNA *Termination type, in lithic reduction, a characteristic indicating the manner in which the distal end of… … Wikipedia
pregnancy — /preg neuhn see/, n., pl. pregnancies. the state, condition, or quality of being pregnant. [1520 30; PREGN(ANT) + ANCY] * * * Process of human gestation that takes place in the female s body as a fetus develops, from fertilization to birth (see… … Universalium
termination — noun 1 ending of sth ADJECTIVE ▪ early, premature ▪ abrupt ▪ wrongful ▪ She sued the company for wrongful termination. VERB + TERMINATION … Collocations dictionary
Pregnancy options counseling — provides information and support for a pregnant woman who is considering her choices regarding the continuation of her pregnancy. Her choices include continuing the pregnancy (toward parenting or adoption) and pregnancy termination (abortion).… … Wikipedia
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 — (PDA) USA A federal law amending Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII). It expands the coverage of sex discrimination under Title VII to include discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions.… … Law dictionary
termination — (n.) late 14c., authoritative resolution of a matter, from O.Fr. terminacion and directly from L. terminationem (nom. terminatio) a fixing of boundaries, bounding, determining, from pp. stem of terminare to limit, end (see TERMINUS (Cf.… … Etymology dictionary
Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act — South Africa s Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act is a law passed on January 17, 2008, to amend the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1996. This was decided after many public hearings taken on by both houses of the parliament... It… … Wikipedia
Pregnancy — For pregnancy in non human animals, see Pregnancy (mammals). Pregnancy Classification and external resources A pregnant woman at the end of the second trimester. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Pregnancy — The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. This condition can be indicated by positive results on an over the counter urine test, and confirmed through a blood test, ultrasound, detection of fetal heartbeat, or an… … Medical dictionary
termination — an induced abortion Either referring to an unwanted pregnancy or on medical advice: A nice girl from a nice home... the thought of termination was unthinkable. (Seymour, 1980) … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
