[1][2] Language referring to abortion often reflects societal and political opinions (not only scientific knowledge).
[3] Influential non-state actors like the United Nations[4] and the Roman Catholic Church have also engendered controversy over efforts to define abortion.
[5] Late termination of pregnancy is the term usually used for later uterine evacuation.
[6] Ambiguous definitions can create concerns in the medical community.
[7] Physicians in several countries, including Ireland[8][9] and Canada,[10] have expressed concern over ambiguous definitions of abortion.