feticide

/fɛtɪˈsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of killing a fetus, or a fetus that has been killed.

“The investigation into the feticide case highlighted the complexities of the law.”

2. noun

The intentional destruction of a fetus in the womb, often used in medical or legal contexts.

“The doctor was accused of feticide after the patient’s fetus was found to be dead.”

Synonyms

  • fetal death
  • feticidal

Antonyms

  • fetal survival
  • miscarriage prevention