The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall
have the following meanings:
(1) "Abortion" means the act of using or prescribing
an instrument, a drug, a medicine, or any other substance, device,
or means with the intent to cause the death of an unborn child of
a woman known to be pregnant. The term does not include birth control
devices or oral contraceptives. An act is not an abortion if the act
is done with the intent to:
(A) save the life or preserve the health of an unborn
child;
(B) remove a dead, unborn child whose death was caused
by spontaneous abortion; or
(C) remove an ectopic pregnancy.
This definition is found at Chapter 245, §245.002(1)
of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
(2) "Reasonable medical judgment" means medical judgment
made by a reasonably prudent physician, knowledgeable about a case
and the treatment possibilities for the medical conditions involved.
This definition is found at Chapter 170A, §170A.001(4) of the
Texas Health and Safety Code.
(3) "Medical emergency" means a life-threatening physical
condition aggravated by, caused by, or arising from a pregnancy that,
as certified by a physician, places the woman in danger of death or
a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function
unless an abortion is performed. This definition is found at Chapter
171, §171.002(3) of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
(4) "Major bodily function" includes but is not limited
to, functions of the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive,
bowel, bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine,
and reproductive functions. This definition is found at Chapter 21,
§21.002(11-a) of the Texas Labor Code.
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