An abortion brought on purposefully by drugs or mechanical means. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
abortion brought on intentionally by medication or instrumentation.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. abortion brought on intentionally by drugs or mechanical means.
Induced abortion: An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or therapeutic abortion. As opposed to a spontaneous abortion (a miscarriage).
Any abortion that is electively performed by using medication, medical instruments or other tools that will remove the fetus from the uterus and ensure that survival does not occur. Broader term(s): Abortion
[n] - a deliberate termination of pregnancy
noun a deliberate termination of pregnancy