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'''Abortion''' is the expulsion of a [[foetus]] from the [[uterus|womb]] in order to end a [[pregnancy]]. This can be a consequence of the foetus no longer developing, or abortion itself can bring to an end its development. Abortion is often a natural process, i.e. [[miscarriage]], but the term is more commonly used to refer to the termination of a pregnancy by artificial means, e.g. through [[surgery]]. Because the status of the foetus is controversial in [[philosophy|philosophical]] and  [[religion|religious]] thought, abortion is typically a [[taboo]] subject, with [[state]]s often imposing various legal restrictions on what many would see as a [[woman]]'s right to decide for herself whether to continue the pregnancy.
In some instances, '''[[Abortion|abortion]]''' is the deliberate expulsion of an [[Embryo|embryo]] [[Foetus|foetus]] from the [[Uterus|womb]] for the purpose of ending a [[Pregnancy|pregnancy]]. Abortions also occur spontaneously as a natural process, sometimes overtly during early pregnancy. In spontaneous abortions, the term [[Miscarriage|miscarriage]] applies.  The term 'abortion' applies most commonly to refer to the termination of a pregnancy by artificial means, e.g. through [[Surgery|surgery]] or drugs. Because the 'status' of the embryo or foetus is debated among [[Philosophy|philosophers]] and  [[Religion|religious believers]], among other groups and individuals in society, the practice of abortion is controversial.  In the United States, the controversy has involved the Supreme Court and the country at large, with the current legal status of the circumstances regulating abortion complex and in flux.

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In some instances, abortion is the deliberate expulsion of an embryo foetus from the womb for the purpose of ending a pregnancy. Abortions also occur spontaneously as a natural process, sometimes overtly during early pregnancy. In spontaneous abortions, the term miscarriage applies. The term 'abortion' applies most commonly to refer to the termination of a pregnancy by artificial means, e.g. through surgery or drugs. Because the 'status' of the embryo or foetus is debated among philosophers and religious believers, among other groups and individuals in society, the practice of abortion is controversial. In the United States, the controversy has involved the Supreme Court and the country at large, with the current legal status of the circumstances regulating abortion complex and in flux.