transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈbȯr-shən ]
noun
Date: 1547
1. : the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus: as
a. : spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus during the first 12 weeks of gestation — compare miscarriage
b. : induced expulsion of a human fetus
c. : expulsion of a fetus by a domestic animal often due to infection at any time before completion of pregnancy — compare contagious abortion
2. : monstrosity
3. : arrest of development (as of a part or process) resulting in imperfection ; also : a result of such arrest