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therapeutic abortion

n.

Termination of pregnancy as a medical necessity, either to save the mother's life or preserve her health.

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therapeutic abortion - a legally induced abortion for medical reasons (as when the mother's life is threatened)

induced abortion - a deliberate termination of pregnancy

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