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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

feticide

/ˈfɛtɪsaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does feticide mean?

noun

The act of killing a fetus, especially before it is viable. The killing of a fetus.

Example

"The doctor was charged with feticide for performing an illegal abortion."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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