The current law, passed in 1967, permitted abortion only until a fetus was "viable", which was assumed to be at 28 weeks.

现行的相关法律颁布于1967年，规定只有在胎儿能成型存活，相当于28周孕期以后才可以终止妊娠。

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To cause the expulsion of(an embryo or fetus)before it is viable.

尚未胎动的胎儿是活的抑或不然？

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To cause the expulsion of(an embryo or fetus)before it is viable.

胚胎学：研究胚胎和胎儿的形成和发育的学科。

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Wade and successive Supreme Court decisions that established states couldn't ban abortions carried out before a fetus becomes viable, or able to survive outside the womb.

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Wade, abortions are generally permitted until the fetus is considered viable, or able to live outside the womb.

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Last month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a proposal to ensure women could receive late-term abortions if their health was in danger or the fetus wasn't viable.

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