Definition of abort

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Abort (v. i.) To become checked in normal development, so as either to remain rudimentary or shrink away wholly; to become sterile..

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Abortionist :: Abortionist (n.) One who procures abortion or miscarriage.
Abortion :: Abortion (n.) Any fruit or produce that does not come to maturity, or anything which in its progress, before it is matured or perfect; a complete failure; as, his attempt proved an abortion..
Castling :: Castling (n.) That which is cast or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
Abortion :: Abortion (n.) The immature product of an untimely birth.
Ecboline :: Ecboline (n.) An alkaloid constituting the active principle of ergot; -- so named from its power of producing abortion.
Abortive :: Abortive (n.) A fruitless effort or issue.
Abortively :: Abortively (adv.) In an abortive or untimely manner; immaturely; fruitlessly.
Feticide :: Feticide (n.) The act of killing the fetus in the womb; the offense of procuring an abortion.
Abortive :: Abortive (v.) Made from the skin of a still-born animal; as, abortive vellum..
Abortive :: Abortive (n.) That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
Atrophy :: Atrophy (v. t.) To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.
Abortional :: Abortional (a.) Pertaining to abortion; miscarrying; abortive.
Abortifacient :: Abortifacient (n.) A drug or an agent that causes premature delivery.
Obsolete :: Obsolete (a.) Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
Abortive :: Abortive (v.) Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile; as, an abortive organ, stamen, ovule, etc..
Abortive :: Abortive (v.) Causing abortion; as, abortive medicines..
Sooterkin :: Sooterkin (n.) A kind of false birth, fabled to be produced by Dutch women from sitting over their stoves; also, an abortion, in a figurative sense; an abortive scheme..
Abortive :: Abortive (v.) Rendering fruitless or ineffectual.
Abortive :: Abortive (v.) Produced by abortion; born prematurely; as, an abortive child..
Aborted :: Aborted (a.) Rendered abortive or sterile; undeveloped; checked in normal development at a very early stage; as, spines are aborted branches..
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