Leah Torres, MDVerified account

I'm trying to understand your views on it

In the strictest terms, yes, it’s an abortion. In the “common lay speak,” no, it’s not. An abortion signifies the end of a pregnancy. The viability of the pregnancy is not part of the definition.

Ok but again, normal childbirth is the end of a pregnancy too. And certainly childbirth isn't an abortion.

Under strict definition it could be considered an abortion, yes. So. There you have it. But we have language to distinguish these differences, thereby ensuring an understanding of what we’re talking about. I’m still not sure why this matters.

You don't see that as problematic? Childbirth being technically considered an abortion? After all, in the normal sense of the word abortion, the woman does not end up with a newborn.

I’m not sure why you’re trying to create problems. I’ve already clarified in my posts, and now you’re pushing an irrelevant argument in order to be argumentative. Stop.