Asked by RaMaJ Seethu on Sep 23, 2024

Some abortion activists hold that a fertilized ovum has full moral personhood status.

Fertilized Ovum

A cell formed by the union of a male sperm and a female ovum (egg), marking the beginning of human development.

Moral Personhood

The status of being recognized as a subject of moral consideration and rights, typically attributed to individuals capable of ethical reasoning and self-awareness.

Gain insight into and clearly convey the diverse academic viewpoints on the moral status of fetuses.

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Gain insight into and clearly convey the diverse academic viewpoints on the moral status of fetuses.

Some abortion activists hold that a fertilized ovum has full moral personhood status.

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