1. The deliberate and induced termination of pregnancy before viability; abortion
The procedure of artificial interruption of pregnancy requires medical supervision.
O procedimento de interrupção artificial da gravidez requer supervisão médica.
2. In technical or mechanical contexts, an intentional break or cessation of an ongoing process or signal
The artificial interruption of the electrical circuit prevented damage to the equipment.
A interrupção artificial do circuito elétrico evitou danos ao equipamento.