Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Eugenic Abortion

Abortion performed because of possible fetal defects.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Abortion performed because of possible fetal defects.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Abortion, Eugenic
  • Abortions, Eugenic
  • Eugenic Abortions
  • Abortion, Selective
  • Selective Abortion
  • Abortions, Selective
  • Selective Abortions

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

add HUMANS or ANIMALS & FEMALE & PREGNANCY

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History Note

91(75); was see under ABORTION, INDUCED 1975-90

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Tree Number

  1. E04w.520.050w.050

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Eugenic Abortion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000025. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000025
  2. Eugenic Abortion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q67174214