Original sentence: Abortion, in its most common usage, generally refers to the use of surgical procedures or drugs to remove an embryo or fetus thus terminating the pregnancy.Nevertheless, gaps remain in the research and the "ABC link" is still a hot campaigning issue in pro-life circles.Serious complications from abortions done outside of professional clinics may include infections, bleeding, and in many cases lead to death.The exact risk and type of complications depend on the abortion method as well as the clinical and hygienic conditions.The majority of interview based studies have indicated a link, some are statistically significant, but there is a debate as to how reliable they are.The most recent meta-analysis published in The Lancet (March 2004) of 53 epidemiological studies concluded that there was no ABC link
Edited sentence: Abortion, in its most common usage, generally refers to the use of surgical procedures or drugs to end a pregnancy, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the human embryo or fetus.Complications associated with abortion can be fatal, even in the United States where clinics are regulated.Complications include perforated uterus, bleeding and septic shock (even in the United States, where clinics are regulated, such complications have resulted in death).However, the exact risk and type of complications depend on the abortion method as well as the clinical and hygienic conditions.Nevertheless, gaps remain in the research and many women and healthcare providers are concerned about link between abortion and breast cancer.The majority of interview based studies have indicated a link, often one that is statistically significant; but there is debate as to how reliable they are.The most recent meta-analysis published in The Lancet (March 2004) of 53 epidemiological studies concluded that there was no ABC link, although there is debate about that study as well