abor·tion 
/əˈboɚʃən/ noun
plural abor·tions /əˈboɚʃən/ noun : a medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus [count] ▪ a doctor who performs abortions ▪ She chose to have/get an abortion. [noncount] ▪ demonstrators opposed to abortion ▪ abortion laws/rights
