The term for intentional termination of pregnancy via drugs or surgery.

• A. The ending of a pregnancy
• B. Intentional termination of pregnancy via drugs or surgery
• C. An abortion performed to preserve the life of the mother
• D. The detection of fetal movement

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is the precise medical term for deliberately ending a pregnancy. Abortion is the term used when pregnancy is terminated on purpose, whether through medication or a surgical procedure. This definition covers both medical (drug-induced) and surgical methods.

The other phrases are not as accurate. “The ending of a pregnancy” is too vague and could refer to miscarriage or other outcomes. “An abortion performed to preserve the life of the mother” describes a specific scenario (therapeutic abortion) rather than the general concept. “The detection of fetal movement” is unrelated to ending a pregnancy, referring to quickening rather than termination.