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Feticide

Description

Feticide refers to the act of causing the death of a fetus, either unintentionally or deliberately. It is a term used in medical, legal, and ethical contexts.

Sample Sentences

• She was charged with feticide after intentionally terminating her pregnancy without medical assistance.
• Studies have shown a correlation between maternal stress and increased risk of feticide.
• Legislations have been put in place to criminalize feticide and protect the rights of unborn babies.
• The doctor explained the potential complications that can arise during feticide procedures.

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