that means it's not a part of your body, but an independent organism. that's what the contemporary definition of life is.
now, you can argue that it's a parasite and still be consistent, but i'd advise against it if you want to win the case. and, killing a parasite is what it is.
i just don't know why the fake left has this bizarre aversion to just stating the truth of it - it's an individual rights issue. that's what the law actually says. and, if you want to maintain the right for what it is, you're going to have to grapple with it for what it is.