Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0156543
MEDLINEPLUS: <p>An abortion is a procedure to end a pregnancy. It uses medicine or surgery to remove the embryo or fetus and placenta from the uterus. The procedure is done by a licensed physician or someone acting under the supervision of a licensed physician. </p><p>The decision to end a pregnancy is very personal. If you are thinking of having an abortion, most healthcare providers advise counseling. </p>,NCI: Any termination of pregnancy happening before the fetus is able to sustain independent life.