Definition: Abortional (also known as abortion) is a medical procedure in which an unborn baby's development is interrupted, preventing it from fully growing and developing until birth. Abortion involves surgical procedures to remove the developing fetus from the mother's womb. The term "abortional" was coined by physician David Hunter in 1976 after a group of women who had been having abortions for years approached him with concerns about the safety and quality of their care, particularly regarding the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to their child. Hunter wrote an article on the subject for The New England Journal of Medicine, which was published in 1976 and sparked a major debate over abortion rights and morality. The definition of "abortional" is generally defined as the act of terminating the gestation of the fetus at any point during pregnancy, without considering its viability. However, there are variations in this definition based on cultural and religious beliefs, with some advocating for ending the pregnancy before it has begun (i.e., "planned abortion") or seeking to terminate it before it reaches potential danger to a developing fetus (i.e., "abortive abortion"). In some cultures, abortive abortions have been considered more acceptable than planned abortions due to their perceived lack of morality and societal pressures. However, in other societies, abortive abortions are still illegal, despite the moral opposition. It's important to note that abortion is an individual right and should be a choice made within one's own conscience. The legal and moral framework surrounding abortion varies widely across different cultures and countries.

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