Condition
Abortion - elective or therapeutic
David Cohen, M.D.Published 19 December 20041 min read
Alternative names
Therapeutic abortion; Elective abortion
Definition
Elective or therapeutic abortion is the deliberate termination of a pregnancy.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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