"Partial-birth abortion” is an incorrect term used to describe a rare medical procedure where the cervix is dilated and the contents of the uterus are removed from the body.

This procedure that makes up about .17 percent of all abortions performed in the U.S. (That’s less than a quarter of 1 percent of all abortions.)
The procedure is generally used only when the pregnant person’s life is at risk.

Check out this Web site if you want to know more about the political controversy over this medical procedure.