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nonviable fetus

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nonviable fetus
Obstetrics An expelled or delivered fetus which, although living, cannot possibly survive to the point of sustaining life independently, even with support of the best available medical therapy. See Viable Infant.


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The court rejected the contention that a nonviable fetus has no legal standing, stating that "a child born alive, having suffered prenatal injuries at any time after conception, has a cause of action against an alleged tortfeasor.
For instance, in Casey, the High Court said a statute or regulation is an undue burden if it "has the purpose or effect of placing a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion of a nonviable fetus.
Vicki Saporta, director of the National Abortion Federation, passed off Hope's death as a "miscarriage of a 22-week nonviable fetus.
 
 
 
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