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'''Abortion''' refers to the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that alwaysdoesincludesnottheend[[withdeathlive]]birthof an [[embryo]]or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
74.5.186.217 (talk | contribs) (compromise between most recent consensus and the POV version being pushed since June)
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that doesalwaysnotincludesendthewith[[livedeathbirth]] of an [[embryo]]or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
'''Abortion''' refers to the [xxxx://entermination. org/wiki/terminate#Verb termination] of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that involvesdoesthenot[[enddeathwith]]liveofbirtha [[gestation|gestating]] [[embryo]] or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination[xxxx://en.org/wiki/terminate#Verb termination] of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that doesinvolvesnottheend[[withdeathlive]]birthof a [[gestation|gestating]] [[embryo]] or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations, often involving the opposing [[pro-life]] and [[pro-choice]] worldwide social movements ([[ Abortion-rights_movement#Term_contrboversyAbortion-rights_movement#Term_controversy|both self-named]]).
'''Abortion''' refers to the [xxxx://entermination. org/wiki/terminate#Verb termination] of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that involvesdoesthenot[[enddeathwith]]liveofbirtha [[gestation|gestating]] [[embryo]] or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
74.82.68.160 (talk | contribs) (no consensus since June - restoring version that follows wikpedia policies)
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination[xxxx://en.org/wiki/terminate#Verb termination] of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that doesinvolvesnottheend[[withdeathlive]]birthof a [[gestation|gestating]] [[embryo]] or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
PhGustaf (talk | contribs) (lead sentence is result of extensive attempt at consensus)
'''Abortion''' refers to the [xxxx://entermination. org/wiki/terminate#Verb termination] of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that involvesdoesthenot[[enddeathwith]]liveofbirtha [[gestation|gestating]] [[embryo]] or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination[xxxx://en.org/wiki/terminate#Verb termination] of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that doesinvolvesnottheend[[withdeathlive]]birthof a [[gestation|gestating]] [[embryo]] or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
'''Abortion''' refers to the [xxxx://entermination. org/wiki/terminate#Verb termination] of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that involvesdoesthenot[[enddeathwith]]liveofbirtha [[gestation|gestating]] [[embryo]] or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
org/wiki/terminate#Verb termination] of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that involves the [[death]] of a [[gestation | gestating]] [[embryo]] or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination[xxxx://en.org/wiki/terminate#Verb termination] of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that doesinvolvesnottheend[[withdeathlive]]birthof a gestating [[embryo]] or [[fetus]], though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
Roscelese (talk | contribs) (rv: wording implies that some procedures specific to men are safer, not that abortion is unsafe for embryos)
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in accordance with [[abortion law|local law]], is [[#Safety|among the safest procedures in medicine]] for women.
130.132.111.254 (talk | contribs) (Briefly stating the obvious is far preferable to a POV pronouncement that abortion is often safe for everyone.)
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in accordance with [[abortion law|local law]], is [[#Safety|among the safest procedures in medicine]] for women.
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in accordance with [[abortion law|local law]], is [[#Safety|among the safest procedures in medicine]] for the woman being treated.
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in accordance with [[abortion law|local law]], is [[ #Safe#Safetyabortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]] for the woman being treated.
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in accordance with [[abortion law|local law]], is [[ #SafeTy#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]] for the woman being treated.
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in accordance with [[abortion law|local law]], is [[ #Safe#SafeTyabortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]] for the woman being treated.
130.132.111.254 (talk | contribs) (Per body of article, "Abortion, when performed in the developed world in accordance with local law, is among the safest procedures in medicine for the woman being treated".)
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in accordance with [[abortion law|local law]], is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]] for the woman being treated.
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] or gestation at any stage that does not end with live birth, though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in jurisdictionsaccordancewherewiththe[[procedureabortionislawlegal| local law]], is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]].
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (remove the disputed tag, as there is no current discussion. (of course, I fully anticipate that there will be discussion, but hopefully not until after the Arbitration concludes))
{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a [[miscarriage]], or it can be purposely [[:Wikt:induce|induced]].
'''Abortions''''''Abortion''' refers to the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] or gestation at any stage that does not end with live birth, though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
'''Abortion''''''Abortions''' refers to the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] or gestation at any stage that does not end with live birth, though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (this is pretty clearly implied from the previous clause; no need to make the defintion more wordy than it already is, IMO)
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] or gestation at any stage that does not end with live birth, though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]] so as not to include termination of a viable fetus.
74.82.68.144 (talk | contribs) (expand main def to cover ALL abortion situations, clarifying the difference between the full broad definition and the popular technical)
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] or gestation at any stage that does not end with live birth, though it is often technically defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]] so as not to include termination of a viable fetus.
'''Abortion'''''Abortion''' refers to athe termination of [[pregnancy (mammals) | pregnancy]] at any stage that does not end with the live birth of a baby, though it is sometimes technically defined as the termination of [[ pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
'''Abortion'' refers to theatermination of [[ pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] at any stage that does not end with the live birth of a baby, though it is sometimes technically defined as the termination of [[ pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
'''Abortion'' refers to athe termination of [[pregnancy (mammals) | pregnancy]] at any stage that does not end with the live birth of a baby, though it is is sometimes technically defined as the termination of [[ pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]].
Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations, often involving the opposing [[pro-life]] and [[pro-choice]] worldwide social movements ([[ Abortion-rights_movement#Term_controversyAbortion-rights_movement#Term_contrboversy|both self-named]]).
'''Abortion''''''Abortion'' refers to a pregnancy at any stage that does not end with the live birth of a baby, though is is sometimes technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
CWenger (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 446582620 by 64.183.26.152 (talk): rest of the sentence flows more smoothly with this caveat)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
The incidence of abortion has declined worldwide as access to [[family planning]] education and [[birth control|contraceptive]] services has increased.
The incidence of abortion has declined worldwide as access to [[family planning]] education and [[birth control|contraceptive]] services has increased.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (unnecessary; see second paragraph. This makes the article more US-centric, and we already have too much of that)
The incidence of abortion has declined worldwide as access to [[family planning]] education and [[birth control|contraceptive]] services has increased.
The incidence of abortion has declined worldwide as access to [[family planning]] education and [[birth control|contraceptive]] services has increased.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (some of this might be appropriate, but it is (a) not good writing and (b) not typical of high-quality reliable sources)
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in jurisdictions where the procedure is legal, is for the mother [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]].
Geremia (talk | contribs) (added that abortion may be safe "for the mother" (with the unstated implication for pro-life readers that it is deadly to the child); without that addition, it would be biased to the pro-choice stance)
Abortion, when induced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in jurisdictions where the procedure is legal, is for the mother [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]].
Geremia (talk | contribs) (→Unsafe abortion: if the "data are imprecise," how can we claim "unsafe abortion is a major cause of injury and death among women worldwide"? Just state the facts.)
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (actually, you introduced some pretty significant errors there (partial rv))
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'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
Becritical (talk | contribs) (This greatly simplifies the text, without taking out any essential information.)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}}An abortion can occur spontaneously due,to in which case it is usually called a [[ complicationmiscarriage(medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or it can be purposely [[:Wikt:induce | induced ,]] in humans and in other species. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human rather than [[pregnancy (mammals)|non-human pregnancy]];]]spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s. Abortion, when performedinduced in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in jurisdictions where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]].
The incidence of abortion has declined worldwide as access to [[family planning]] education and [[birth control | contraceptive]] services has increased.
However, [[unsafe abortion]]s (those performed by persons without proper training or outside of a medical environment) result in approximately 70 thousand [[ maternal deathsdeath]]s and 5 million disabilities per year globally.
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy otherbeforethan [[birth]].
{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy beforeother than [[birth]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
JJL (talk | contribs) (better-supported version; adding disputed tag as suggested on Talk)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy otherbeforethan [[birth]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy beforeother than [[birth]].
Gandydancer (talk | contribs) (if the change means "zero" and it is very doubtful that a reader might be mistaken, let's go with our sources - see 7th from last ref)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy otherbeforethan [[birth]].
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (Rephrase for clarity, with zero change in meaning. Some readers might otherwise misunderstand, and think abortion happens followed by birth. See talk.)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy beforeother than [[birth]].
JJL (talk | contribs) (much better attested language--see my comments on the Talk page)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may be defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy otherbeforethan [[birth]].
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (If we're being real here, we will look at sources. Which directly contradict you. See, for example, 7th to last definition.)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term ismayusuallybe defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy other than [[birth]].
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is sometimesusually defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy other than [[birth]].
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (Changing "before" to "other than" for clarity. No sources imply that abortion occurs before subsequent birth. See last reference cited in note at end of lead sentence.)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is sometimes defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy beforeother than [[birth]].
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is sometimes defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy otherbeforethan [[birth]].
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (This is much clearer. See last source in the note at end of lead sentence.)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is sometimes defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy beforeother than [[birth]] can happen.
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (This isn't a revert. It's a very brief and simple clarification that abortion does not occur "before" a subsequent birth. See WP:BRD and additional source at talk page.)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is sometimes defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]] can happen.
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is commonlysometimes defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
JJL (talk | contribs) (Reverted 1 edit by Anythingyouwant (talk): Not discussed on Talk w/o objection; sometimes more accurate than commonly. (TW))
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[ uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is commonly defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy otherbeforethan [[ birth|live birth]].
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[ uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is commonly defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy beforeother than [[ birth|live birth]].
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is sometimescommonly defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is oftensometimes defined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term is often useddefined more broadly to include any termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (Rephrase. "May be broadened" is not accurate. It already has been used more broadly, e.g. by the Oxford English Dictionary. This edit is for improvement and does not imply support for the sentence.)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term mayisalsooftenbeusedbroadenedmore broadly to include theany termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (rv to an adapted version of mine from a couple days ago; readded fetus/embryo to address the only objection to it. Since both of the prior versions are not supported by consensus, can we stick with this one for now?)
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may also be broadened to include the termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
'''Abortion''' is medicallytechnically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before it is [[fetal viability |]];viablehowever, the term may also be broadened to include the termination of pregnancy before [[birth]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion inofhumansa(ratherhuman rather than [[pregnancy (mammals)|non-human pregnanciespregnancy]]);]]; spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
Jmh649 (talk | contribs) (Reverted to revision 442564142 by JJL: per references. (TW))
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] resultingbeforeinitoriscaused[[byfetalitsviabilitydeath| viable]].
Michael C Price (talk | contribs) (revert as per NY51: restore to previously established consensus; established consensus should reign until a new one is established)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] beforeresultingitinisor[[causedfetalbyviabilityits|deathviable]].
JJL (talk | contribs) (Reverted 1 edit by CWenger (talk): Most assuredly _not_ the medical defn.--simply incorrect. (TW))
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] resultingbeforeinitoriscaused[[byfetalitsviabilitydeath| viable]].
CWenger (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 442556498 by DD2K (talk): previous editor was correct, consensus wording should remain until a new consensus is reached, particularly for a contentious article such as this)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] beforeresultingitinisor[[causedfetalbyviabilityits|deathviable]].
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] resultingbeforeinitoriscaused[[byfetalitsviabilitydeath| viable]].
NYyankees51 (talk | contribs) (restore to previously established consensus; established consensus should reign until a new one is established)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] beforeresultingitinisor[[causedfetalbyviabilityits|deathviable]].
RoyBoy (talk | contribs) m (fix spacing, almost as bad as my poor grammar... remove wikilink on uterus)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the[[the uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to induced abortion in humans (rather than [[pregnancy (mammals)|non-human pregnancyspregnancies]]); spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
JJL (talk | contribs) (rv lede to most stable version, prior to the edit-warring of the past two days; change wording in 3rd line)
'''Abortion''' is technicallymedically defined as the termination of a [[ pregnancy (mammals) | pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the[[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before it is [[fetal viability]];|howeverviable, the term may also be broadened to include the termination of pregnancy before [[birth]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion ofinahumanshuman(ratherrather than [[pregnancy (mammals)|non-human pregnancypregnancys]];]]); spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the termination of [[pregnancy]] before [[fetal viability]]; however, the term may also be extendedbroadened to referincludeto the termination of pregnancy before [[birth]].
'''Abortion''' is technically defined as the endingtermination of a [[pregnancy]] causedbeforeby the termination of an [[ embryofetal]]viabilityor [[fetus]]; however, inthetechnicaltermmedicalmayterminologyalso,beextendedto"abortion"referistooftentheinapplicableterminationafterofapregnancyfetusbeforehas become [[ fetalbirthviability|viable]].
'''Abortion''' is technicallythedefinedendingasof a [[pregnancy]] caused by the termination of an [[ pregnancyembryo]] beforeor [[ fetalfetusviability]]; however, in technical medical terminology, it"abortion"mayisalsooftensimplyinapplicablebeafterbroadenedatofetusextendhastobecomethe termination of pregnancy before [[ birthfetal viability|viable]].
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (rewrite lead sentence to something that is much more concise and is based off the Dictionary of World Philosophy source in the notes)
'''[['''Abortion'''Abortion]]''' is technically defined as the endingtermination of a [[pregnancy]] causedbeforeby the termination of an [[ embryofetal]]viabilityor [[fetus]]; however, inittechnicalmaymedicalalsoterminologysimply,bebroadenedto''abortion''extendistooftentheinapplicableterminationafterofapregnancyfetusbeforehas become [[ fetalbirthviability|viable]].
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (Those added references are (poorly formatted) versions of references below. There is no need to remove the rest of them. Diction changes to the lead sentence but I didn't change the thrust of what was being edit warred over)
[['''[[ Abortion]]]]''' is the ending of a [[pregnancy]] togethercausedwithby the endingtermination of an [[embryo]] or [[fetus]]; however, in technical medical terminology, the word ''abortion'' is often inapplicable whenafter a fetus has become [[fetal viability|viable]].
'''Abortion'''[[Abortion]] is medically defined as the terminationending of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] bytogether with the removalendingor expulsion from the [[uterus]] of aan [[ fetusembryo]] or [[ embryofetus]]]];beforehoweverit, in technical medical terminology, the word ''abortion'' is often inapplicable when a fetus has become [[fetal viability|viable]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species. In the context of human pregnancies , an induced abortion may be referred to as either{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}}''therapeutic'' or ''elective''. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human rather than [[pregnancy (mammals) | humannon-human pregnancy]]; spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
Friend of the Facts (talk | contribs) (None of these major changes were put forward and agreed to under the Lead Sentence Options discussion. The point of that discussion was to find the best Twording and agree to put it in the article first.)
[['''Abortion'''Abortion]] is medically defined as the endingtermination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] togetherbywiththe removal or expulsion from the ending[[uterus]] of ana [[ embryofetus]] or [[ fetusembryo]];]]howeverbefore,it in technical medical terminology, the word ''abortion'' is often inapplicable when a fetus has become [[fetal viability|viable]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species. In the context of human pregnancies , an induced abortion may be referred to as either{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}}''therapeutic'' or ''elective''. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human rather than [[pregnancy (mammals) | non-humanhuman pregnancy]]; spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
'''Abortion'''[[Abortion]] is medically defined as the terminationending of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] bytogether with the removalendingor expulsion from the [[uterus]] of aan [[ fetusembryo]] or [[ embryofetus]]]];beforehoweverit, in technical medical terminology, the word ''abortion'' is often inapplicable when a fetus has become [[fetal viability|viable]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species. In the context of human pregnancies , an induced abortion may be referred to as either{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}}''therapeutic'' or ''elective''. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human rather than [[pregnancy (mammals) | humannon-human pregnancy]]; spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
JJL (talk | contribs) (rv--no consensus for this garbled lede; "of a human" also contentious)
[['''Abortion'''Abortion]] is medically defined as the endingtermination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] togetherbywiththe removal or expulsion from the ending[[uterus]] of ana [[ embryofetus]] or [[ fetusembryo]];]]howeverbefore,it in technical medical terminology, the word "abortion" is often inapplicable when a fetus has become [[fetal viability|viable]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species. In the context of human pregnancies , an induced abortion may be referred to as either{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}}''therapeutic'' or ''elective''. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human rather than [[pregnancy (mammals) | non-humanhuman pregnancy]]; spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
[[Abortion]] is the ending of a [[pregnancy]] together with the ending of an [[embryo]] or [[fetus]]; however, in technical medical terminology, the word "abortion" isoften inapplicable when a fetus has become [[fetal viability|viable]].
[[Abortion]] is the ending of a [[pregnancy]] together with the ending of an [[embryo]] or [[fetus]]; however, in technical medical terminology, the word "abortion" is ofteninapplicable after a fetus has become [[fetal viability|viable]]. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human rather than [[pregnancy (mammals) | humannon-human pregnancy]]; spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (Consecutive edit. This sentence in lead about elective and therapeutic is meaningless without saying what those terms mean. Better to deal with this later in article.)
In the context of human pregnancies, an induced abortion may be referred to as either{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}}''therapeutic'' or ''elective''. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a [[pregnancy|human pregnancy]]; spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (Lead sentence that describes the disagreement among reliable sources. If that is unacceptable, we need to restore the 2006-2011 lead sentence.)
'''Abortion'''[[Abortion]] is medically defined as the terminationending of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] bytogetherthewithremoval or expulsion from the [[endinguterus]] of aan [[ fetusembryo]] or [[ embryofetus]]]];beforehoweverit, in technical medical terminology, the word "abortion" is often inapplicable after a fetus has become [[fetal viability|viable]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
JJL (talk | contribs) ('usually' is not how it is _medically_ defined--can't have both)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] usually before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (Tag. Per talk page, there's no consensus how to change the 2006-2011 lead sentence. No consensus to have exclusively medical definition in lead sentence. No consensus for "usually before it is viable".)
{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] usually before{{Dubious|Request for comment|date=July 2011}} it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before{{Dubious|Request for comment}}comment|date=July 2011}} it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before{{Dubious|Request for comment}} it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] caused by or resulting in its death. Most often this happens before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
74.82.64.144 (talk | contribs) (restore most recent consensus version until new consensus is achieved - sourced by top generalist dictionaries and secondary medical references per Talk.Undid revision 440304324 by Jmh649 (talk))
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] caused by or resulting in its death. Most often this happens before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
Jmh649 (talk | contribs) (Reverted to revision 440230974 by NuclearWarfare: to match refs. (TW))
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] caused by or resulting in its death. Most often this happens before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] caused by or resulting in its death. Most often this happens before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] frombeforetheit is [[ uterusfetal viability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death.
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] beforefromittheis [[ fetaluterusviability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death.
DD2K (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 439003432 by Anythingyouwant (talk) Please stop changing this, take it to the Talk page. Previous consensus restored)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] frombeforetheit is [[ uterusfetal viability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death.
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (Reverting leads sentence to consensus version of 2006-2011. I and other editirs support changing it, but there is currently zero consensus at talk on HOW to change it. There obviously is no consensus to put "viable" in the lead.)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] beforefromittheis [[ fetaluterusviability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death.
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
Jmh649 (talk | contribs) (Reverted to revision 438802829 by NuclearWarfare: we go with what the references say, period. (TW))
'''Abortion''' medically defined is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
'''Abortion''' medically defined is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] frombeforetheit is [[ uterusfetal viability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] beforefromittheis [[ fetaluterusviability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (your proposed definition includes birth. discussion about "death" is fine; accuracy is paramount.)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
Anythingyouwant (talk | contribs) (Per talk page, there is no consensus for putting "viable" in the lead sentence. Per WP:BRD, changes require consensus.)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] before it is [[fetal viability|viable]].
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] frombeforetheit is [[ uterusfetal viability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death.
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 438761234 by JJL (talk)JJL there is no consensus for this version.)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] beforefromittheis [[ fetaluterusviability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death.
JJL (talk | contribs) (this is the version with the most support on Talk; that matches the notes; and that doesn't contain 'death', which consensus is against)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] frombeforetheit is [[ uterusfetal viability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death.
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 438562542 by Gandydancer (talk)To be accurate we need to comport with the medico-legal explanation as in 8 June 2011 version of the first sentence.)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] beforefromittheis [[ fetaluterusviability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] frombeforetheit is [[ uterusfetal viability|viable]], caused by or resulting in its death. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
Michael C Price (talk | contribs) (As per NYyankees51, viable is incorrect. Let's go with something that is correct.)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], usuallycausedbeforebyitorcanresulting[[infetalitsviabilitydeath| survive outside the womb]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]], usually before it iscan [[fetal viability | viablesurvive outside the womb]].
JJL (talk | contribs) (return to best-supported version--source-wise and Talk-wise; minor change to Note wording for sense)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]], usually before it canis [[fetal viability | surviveviableoutside the womb]].
'''Abortion''' refersisto the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]], usually before it can [[fetal viability|survive outside the womb]].
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] associated with its death, usually before it can [[fetal viability|survive outside the womb]].
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] associated with its death, usually before it can [[fetal viability|survive outside the womb]].
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] associated with its death, usually before it can [[fetal viability|survive outside the womb]].
'''Abortion''' refers to the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion from the [[uterus]] of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] fromassociatedthewith[[itsuterusdeath]], usually before it can [[fetal viability|survive outside the womb]].
The'''Abortion'''subject of '''abortion''' is of interest to several fields, including but not limited to ethics, medicine, law and religion. Abortion refers to the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] usually before it can [[fetal viability|survive outside the womb]].
Abortion refers to the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] oftenusually before it can [[fetal viability|survive outside the womb]].
AsAbortiona term, it refers to the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] often before it can [[fetal viability|survive outside the womb]].
The subject of '''Abortion''''''abortion'''is one which is of interest to several fields of study, including Ethicsbut not limited to ethics, Medicinemedicine, Lawlaw, and Religionreligionamong others. As a term, it refers to the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] often before it can [[fetal viability|survive outside the womb]].
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Minor change: "has come to the attention of" to "is of interest to".)
The subject of '''Abortion''' is one which hasiscomeof interest to the attention of several fields of study, including Ethics, Medicine, Law, and Religion among others.
The subject of Abortion'''Abortion''' is one which has come to the attention of several fields of study, including Ethics, Medicine, Law, and Religion among others. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a [[pregnancy|human pregnancy]]; spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Adding sentence to indicate scope of subject, before definition of term. Floated this on talk page several days ago - no objections. Have tweaked slightly from the original. Please add {{discuss}} before removing, Thanks)
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Discussion needed over the "either or" of theraputic/elective - it contradicts source used in article)
In the context of human pregnancies, an induced abortion may be referred to as either{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} ''therapeutic'' or ''elective''.
'''Abortion''' is commonly defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] often before it hascanmatured enough to be able to [[fetal viability|survive outside the mother's womb]].
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 438037500 by DMSBel (talk)Self-revert - forgot to add edit summary, also going to reposition tag.)
In the context of human pregnancies, an induced abortion may be referred to as either ''therapeutic'' or ''elective''{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}}.
In the context of human pregnancies, an induced abortion may be referred to as either ''therapeutic'' or ''elective''{{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}}.
DMSBel (talk | contribs) ("commonly" rather than "medically" - trying to see what is most stable.)
'''Abortion''' is medicallycommonly defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] often before it has matured enough to be able to [[fetal viability|survive outside the mother's womb]].
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (No problem with your rephrasing NW, just adding "often" hope thats ok. Has been no objection to it before.)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] often before it has reachedmaturedaenoughstagetoofbematurationablerefered to medically as [[ Viabilityfetal(fetal)viability | viabilitysurvive outside the mother's womb]]{{Disputed|date=July 2011}}. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] often before it has maturedreachedenougha stage of maturation refered to bemedicallyableasto [[ fetalViability (fetal) | viability]]{{Disputed | survivedate=Julyoutside2011}}themother's womb]]. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (clean up very awkward phrasing, fix tag (please don't leave giant banners when you mean to use inline tags))
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] often before it has reachedmaturedaenoughstagetoofbematurationablerefered to medically[[as[[fetalViabilityviability(fetal) | viablesurvive outside the mother's womb]]{{Disputed|date=July 2011}}. {{Disputed-inline|date=July 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Tweak for precision and to improve comprehensibility)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] often before it ishas[[reached a stage of maturation refered to medically as[[ Viability (fetal)|viable]]{{Disputed|date=July 2011}}.
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before it is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]]{{disputed}}{{Disputed|date=July 2011}}.
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before it is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]]{{disputed}}.
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before it is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]].
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 436779040 by Jmh649 (talk) -- Uncontroversial (for now), not related to why the article was locked. Tell me if you an objection.)
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before it is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]].
'''Abortion''' is medically defined as the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before it is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]].
LeadSongDog (talk | contribs) (not every jurisdiction falls on national borders, sometimes this is regulated on more local boundaries (states, provinces, etc))
Abortion, when performed in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countriesjurisdictions where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]].
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] ,beforeitiscaused[[byViabilityor(fetal)resulting|inviableits]]death.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (when you guys edit war over the lead sentence. can you take care to not touch the rest of the article?)
Abortion, when performed under circumstances common in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures]] in medicine ,]] posing few physical hazards to the pregnant woman.
Michael C Price (talk | contribs) (Rv editor who claims the fetus is not alive. As per years old consensus.)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before,itis[[causedViabilityby(fetal)or|resultingviablein]]its death. Abortion, when performed under circumstances common in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures]] in medicine]], posing few physical hazards to the pregnant woman.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], before it is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]]. AAbortionAbortion, when performed in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]].
Orangemarlin (talk | contribs) (Reverting blatant POV statements. Abortion is completely safe, now weasels words necessary to satisfy anti-abortion POV.)
AbortionAAbortion, when performed in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures in medicine]].
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], causedbybeforeoritresultingisin[[itsViabilitydeath(fetal)|viable]]. Abortion, when performed under circumstances common in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures]] in medicine ,]] posing few physical hazards to the pregnant woman.
Abortion, when performed under circumstances common in [[developed countries]] where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures]] in medicine, posing few physical hazards to the pregnant woman.
Abortion, when performed under circumstances common in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion|among the safest procedures]] in medicine]], posing few physical hazards to the pregnant woman.
Abortion, when performed in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is [[#Safe abortion | among the safest procedures in medicine]].
Abortion, when performed in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is among the safest{{Clarify|date=June 2011}} procedures in medicine.
Str1977 (talk | contribs) (it is the article text that must be up to standards, not the refs)
Abortion, when performed in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is among the safest{{Clarify|date=June 2011}} procedures in medicine.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (You can do your reverts without removing a whole host of other good edits as well. As far as "safest procedures", read the actual references? It's there.)
In the context of human pregnancies, an induced abortion may be referred to as either ''therapeutic'' or ''elective''. Abortion, when performed in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is among the safest{{Clarify|date=June 2011}} procedures in medicine.
Abortion, when performed in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is among the safest{{clarifyme}}{{Clarify|date=June 2011}} procedures in medicine.
Str1977 (talk | contribs) (should be defined - not just: "save for whom" but also what kinds of hazards are referred to)
Abortion, when performed in the [[developed countries|developed world]] in countries where the procedure is legal, is among the safest{{clarifyme}} procedures in medicine.
Str1977 (talk | contribs) (rv POV pushing to old consensus version - this has been endlessly discussed, "death" is needed, "viable" is simply false)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before,itis[[causedViabilityby(fetal)or|resultingviablein]]its death. In the context of human pregnancies, an induced abortion may be referred to as either ''therapeutic'' or ''elective''.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], before it is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]].
Orangemarlin (talk | contribs) (Reverted to revision 436339537 by JJL: Reverting POV edits to consensus version.. (TW))
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], causedbeforebyitorisresulting[[inViabilityits(fetal)death| viable]].
Michael C Price (talk | contribs) (No, let's leave it at the previous consensus until a new one is established. Undid revision 436339537 by JJL (talk))
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], beforecauseditbyisor[[resultingViabilityin(fetal)its|deathviable]].
JJL (talk | contribs) (per Talk page, best current version--let's leave this and continue to discuss and refine at Talk)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], causedbeforebyitorisresulting[[inViabilityits(fetal)death| viable]].
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (Why exactly does this need clarification? See the references: Williams Obstetrics uses removal or expulsion, Stedman's and Dorland's use expulsion,)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion{{Clarify|date=June 2011}} of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], caused by or resulting in its death.
The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a [[pregnancy|human pregnancy]]]];, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion{{Clarify|date=June 2011}}of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], caused by or resulting in it'sits death.
Lionelt (talk | contribs) (premature to declare new consensus; so far, straw poll is "no consensus")
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion{{Clarify|date=June 2011}}of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], beforecaused{{Dubiousby|ordate=Juneresulting2011}}in[[it'sfetaldeathviability]].
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion{{Clarify}}{{Clarify|date=June 2011}} of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], before{{Dubious}}{{Dubious|date=June 2011}} [[fetal viability]].
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion{{Clarify}}of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], before{{Dubious}} [[fetal viability]].
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Sorry this language leaves too much ambiguity. Same can be said of delivery)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion{{Clarify}} of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], before [[fetal viability]].
PhGustaf (talk | contribs) (reverting to what appears to be new consensus; also 1RR violation.)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], causedbeforeby[[orfetalresultingviabilityin]]it's death.
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Going back to earlier consensus version. "...caused by or resulting in it's death". What can be found in a basic medical dictionary, readers should be able to find on Wikipedia.)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], beforecaused[[byfetalorviabilityresulting]]in it's death.
ArtifexMayhem (talk | contribs) (Reverted to revision 436117056 by Friend of the Facts: There is a consensus.. (TW))
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], resultingbeforein[[, or caused by fetal demiseviability]].
DMSBel (talk | contribs) ("Before viability" is not always factually true, neither is there a consensus. Slightly altered lede first sentence to see if we can find a compromise.)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], beforeresulting[[in, or caused by fetal viabilitydemise]].
JJL (talk | contribs) (→Abortion debate: clarity, and agreement between clauses)
AbortionInduced abortion has a long [[history of abortion|history]] and has been inducedfacilitated by various methods including herbal [[abortifacient]]s, the use of sharpened tools, [[physical trauma]], and other [[traditional medicine|traditional methods]].
Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations, often involving the opposing [[pro-life]] and [[pro-choice]] worldwide social movements ([[ Pro-choice#TermAbortion-rights_movement#Term_controversycontroversy|both self-named]]).
JJL (talk | contribs) (i think this is easier-to-follow wording)
An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy, or can be induced, in humans and in other species.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], before it is [[ Viabilityfetal(fetal)viability| viable]].
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], resultingbeforeinitoriscaused[[byViabilityits(fetal)death| viable]].
However, [[unsafe abortion]]s (those performed by persons without proper training or outside of a medical environment) result in approximately 70 ,thousand 000 maternal deaths and 5 million disabilities per year globally.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (Since we still use "death" in the intro sentence, this could be confusing)
However, [[unsafe abortion]]s (those performed by persons without proper training or outside of a medical environment) result in 70,000 maternal deaths and 5 million disabilities per year globally.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (seems to be inaccurate, per below section, but I'm not sure how to cover it concisely)
In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion inducedmay be referred to preserveastheeitherhealth''therapeutic''oforthe''elective''[[gravidity|gravida]] (pregnant female) is termed a ''therapeutic abortion'', while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an ''elective abortion''.
MastCell (talk | contribs) (clarify distinction between safety of safe and unsafe abortion, which is central to any discussion of safety/health risks)
Abortion has,alowriskwhenofperformed in the [[ Maternaldevelopeddeathcountries | maternaldevelopedmortalityworld]] exceptinforcountries[[whereUnsafetheabortionprocedure|isabortionslegalperformed unsafely]], whichisresultamong the safest procedures in 70medicine, 000 deaths and 5 million disabilities per year globally. AbortionsHoweverare, [[ unsafe whenabortion]]s (those performed by persons without the proper skillstraining or outside of a medicallymedicalsafeenvironment)environmentresult in 70,000 deaths and 5 million disabilities per year globally. An estimated 42 million abortions are performed annuallyglobally each year, with 20 million of those abortionsperformeddone unsafely around the world.
Abortion has a low risk of [[Maternal death|maternal mortality]] except for [[Unsafe abortion|abortions performed unsafely]], which result in 70,000 maternal deaths and 5 million disabilities per year globally.
Abortion has a low risk of [[Maternal death|maternal mortality]] except for [[Unsafe abortion|abortions performed unsafely]], which result in 70,000 maternal deaths and 5 million disabilities per year globally. An estimated 42 million abortions are performed annually with 20 million of those abortions done unsafely around the world.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (rm word "major": no long true with the inclusion of Merriam-Wester per our article on medical dictionary: The three major English language medical dictionaries are Stedman's, Taber's, and Dorland's Pocket Medical Dictionary.)
{{Page needed|date=June 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy or can be induced in humans and other species.
{{Page needed|date=June 2011}} An abortion can occur spontaneously due to [[complication (medicine)|complications]] during pregnancy or can be induced in humans and other species.
Str1977 (talk | contribs) (restore long-standing consensus version, 1. pre-viability is of not prerequisite to abortion, 2. the involved must be mentioned as it is crucial to why there even is a controversy)
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'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before,thefetusisresulting[[inViabilityor(fetal)caused|byviableits]]death.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before the fetus is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]], resulting in or caused by its death.
NuclearWarfare (talk | contribs) (include explanatory note in first paragraph, quoting 2 major textbooks and 2 medical dictionaries, (if anyone can figure out how to nest refs properly, please help))
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before the fetus is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]], resulting in or caused by its death.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before the fetus is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]], resulting in or caused by its death. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a [[pregnancy|human pregnancy]], while spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s. " "
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before the fetus is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]], resulting in or caused by its death. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a [[pregnancy|human pregnancy]], while spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s. " "
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before the fetus is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]], resulting in or caused by its death. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a [[pregnancy|human pregnancy]], while spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s. "
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]] before the fetus is [[Viability (fetal)|viable]], resulting in or caused by its death. The term ''abortion'' most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a [[pregnancy|human pregnancy]], while spontaneous abortions are usually termed [[miscarriage]]s. "
JJL (talk | contribs) (rev: this is *not* per Talk, where discussion continues on the matter)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], resulting in or caused by its biological death.
Chester Markel (talk | contribs) (To be absolutely clear what sort of "death" is being claimed, per talk. Discussion of POVs concerning whether this does or does not constitute death of a human comes much later...)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], resulting in or caused by its biological death.
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], resulting in or caused by its death.
Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations, often involving the opposing [[pro-life]] and [[pro-choice]] worldwide social movements ([[ Pro-life#Controversies_over_terminologyPro-choice#Term controversy|both self-named]]).
MastCell (talk | contribs) (de-tagging; this is getting redonkulous; pov tags are for serious unresolved disputes, not a consolation prize when a single editor fails to convince anyone else of their point)
JJL (talk | contribs) (not reverting, just fixing Lionelt's edit--i didn't remove the tags, i did something else; tags were already gone)
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], resulting in or caused by its death.
Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations, often involving the opposing [[pro-life]] and [[pro-choice]] worldwide social movements ([[ Pro-choice#TermPro-life#Controversies_over_terminologycontroversy|both self-named]]).
Lionelt (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 433335523 by JJL we need consensus to remove; per WP:NPOVD "tag should be removed only when there is a consensus among the editors that the NPOV disputes have indeed been resolved")
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], resulting in or caused by its death.
Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations, often involving the opposing [[pro-life]] and [[pro-choice]] worldwide social movements ([[ Pro-life#Controversies_over_terminologyPro-choice#Term controversy|both self-named]]).
'''Abortion''' is the termination of a [[pregnancy (mammals)|pregnancy]] by the removal or expulsion of a [[fetus]] or [[embryo]] from the [[uterus]], resulting in or caused by its death. In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the [[gravidity|gravida]] (pregnant female) is termed a ''therapeutic abortion'', while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an ''elective abortion''{{Dubious|date=June 2011}}.
Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations, often involving the opposing [[pro-life]] and [[pro-choice]] worldwide social movements ([[ Pro-choice#TermPro-life#Controversies_over_terminologycontroversy|both self-named]]).
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Undid revision 433236065 by Roscelese (talk)I have done some reading on PubMed. Regardless of direct/indirect, the use of theraputic/elective is in error here.)
In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the [[gravidity|gravida]] (pregnant female) is termed a ''therapeutic abortion'', while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an ''elective abortion''{{Dubious|date=June 2011}}.
Roscelese (talk | contribs) (restore non-tagged version - when your argument boils down to "these definitions reflect medical vocabulary and not Catholic theological vocabulary," you do not have a policy-based POV argument. I recommend you do some reading on PubMed)
In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the [[gravidity|gravida]] (pregnant female) is termed a ''therapeutic abortion'', while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an ''elective abortion''{{Dubious|date=June 2011}}.
In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the [[gravidity|gravida]] (pregnant female) is termed a ''therapeutic abortion'', while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an ''elective abortion''{{Dubious}}{{Dubious|date=June 2011}}.
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (moving {{dubious}} to end of sentence - my mistake. Question is over both terms.)
In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the [[gravidity|gravida]] (pregnant female) is termed a ''therapeutic abortion''{{Dubious}}, while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an ''elective abortion''{{Dubious}}.
DMSBel (talk | contribs) (Added {{dubious}} tag, sources cited elsewhere in article do not seem to support "therapeutic" used in this sense.)
In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the [[gravidity|gravida]] (pregnant female) is termed a ''therapeutic abortion''{{Dubious}}, while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an ''elective abortion''.
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