a. 1. Brought forth prematurely. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Biol.) Rendered abortive or sterile; undeveloped; checked in normal development at a very early stage; as, spines are aborted branches. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. stopped prior to normal completion. [ PJC ] The eyes of the cirripeds are more or less aborted in their mature state. Owen. [ 1913 Webster ] |