aborticide

/ˌæbɔːrtɪˈsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of intentionally causing the death of a fetus or embryo

“The court ruled that the doctor’s actions constituted aborticide, a crime punishable by law.”

Synonyms

  • embryocide
  • feticide

Antonyms

  • embryonic protection
  • fetal preservation