Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feticide
Noun
/ˈfiː.tɪ.saɪd/
Definition
The act of causing the death of a fetus.
Examples
- The doctor discussed the implications of feticide in certain medical cases.
- Feticide can be a controversial topic within healthcare and ethics discussions.
- In some regions, feticide is legal under specific circumstances.
Meaning
Feticide refers to any procedure or action that results in the termination of a fetus, often used in medical or legal contexts to describe the ending of a pregnancy.
Synonyms
- Abortion
- Termination
- Pregnancy termination
