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Definition of Abortion, induced
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Abortion, induced: An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or therapeutic abortion. As opposed to a spontaneous abortion (a miscarriage).