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Because the OP specifically asked where personhood starts with respect to fetuses. The medical and legal definitions address that.
I specifically said you could debate the minutiae. I'm not moderating, I'm discussing the OP. But I won't allow that opinions informed by superstition, 'gut feelings' and belief are equal to those informed by fact, science and research. They aren't, and we need to stop coddling people who believe they are.
As for the dignity question: I'm not sure why you're asking. Why does it matter? Personhood is defined for humans, not for chimps. It seems a bit irrelevant to bring into the discussion how drooling morons are treated better than chimps, but I think it could be a good topic on its own.
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