The deliberate termination of a pregnancy, usually before the foetus is 24 weeks old.
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Woman's rights.
Freedoms and liberties guaranteed to women in law.
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Embryo.
An unborn human baby (especially in the first 8 weeks), after implantation but before the development of organs.
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Foetus.
An unborn human baby after 8 weeks.
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Primitive streak.
The faint streak which is the earliest trace of the embryo in the fertilised ovum of a higher vertebrate, often regarded as day 14.
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Viability.
In the context of abortion, the point at which the developing foetus/child become capable of living outside the womb. A viable ovum/embryo is one that has potential to develop into an adult organism.
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Fertilised ovum.
A female reproductive cell which has been fertilised by a male reproductive cell (sperm).
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Consciousness.
A state of being awake, aware of, or sensitive to one's surroundings.
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Personhood.
The ethical quality or human condition which denotes a morally significant or valuable individual being.
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Ectopic pregnancy.
A pregnancy in which the foetus develops outside of the uterus.
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Double effect.
Says that it is ALWAYS WRONG to do a bad act intentionally in order to bring about good consequences, but it is sometimes permissible to do a good act while at the same time knowing it will bring about bad consequences.
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Self-determination.
The process by which a person controls and directs their life.
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Hippocratic oath.
An oath stating the duties and proper conduct of doctors.
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Life is sacred.
Has a special, holy value, beyond a material, exchangeable price.
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Pastorally.
Pastoral care is typically guidance, in the way of counselling, given by a religious figure.
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Ensolment.
The process in Christian belief, by which a body is endowed with a soul.
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Excommunication.
The act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
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Freedoms and liberties guaranteed to women in law.
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Woman's rights.
Card 3
Front
An unborn human baby (especially in the first 8 weeks), after implantation but before the development of organs.
Back
Card 4
Front
An unborn human baby after 8 weeks.
Back
Card 5
Front
The faint streak which is the earliest trace of the embryo in the fertilised ovum of a higher vertebrate, often regarded as day 14.
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