foeticide

enUK

foeticide

(ˈfiːtɪˌsaɪd) n (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) a variant spelling of feticide ˌfoetiˈcidal adj

feticide, foeticide

the killing of a fetus; especially illegal abortion. Also called aborticide. — feticidal, foeticidal, adj.See also: Abortion