abortionist
n. C1 Advanced US //əˈbɔɹʃənɪst// UK //ɐbˈɔːʃənˌɪst// abor·tion·ist
n. a person who performs an abortion. This word is very formal and often used in legal or medical contexts.
n. a person who performs an abortion. Often carries a formal or clinical tone; frequently used in legal or medical literature.
The doctor became a well-known abortionist in the region.
Historical records show that the local abortionist was a respected figure in the community despite the legal risks.
The trial focused on whether the defendant could be classified as an abortionist or if his actions fell under a different category of medical malpractice.
From abortion + -ist.