Relating to or causing the death of a fetus.
From Latin 'fetus' (offspring) combined with Latin 'caedere' (to kill) plus the suffix '-al' (relating to). This medical term emerged in the 19th century as obstetrics became more scientifically precise.
This word exists in a controversial medical and ethical space—it describes actions or conditions that end fetal development, making it a term that different cultures, religions, and individuals interpret very differently.
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