Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Involuntary Sterilization

Interference of a person's reproductive ability without the consent of the person or guardian.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Interference of a person's reproductive ability without the consent of the person or guardian.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Compulsory Sterilization
  • Forced Sterilization
  • Sterilization, Involuntary
  • Compulsory Sterilizations
  • Forced Sterilizations
  • Involuntary Sterilizations
  • Sterilization, Compulsory
  • Sterilization, Forced
  • Sterilizations, Compulsory
  • Sterilizations, Forced
  • Sterilizations, Involuntary

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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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History Note

91(78); was see under STERILIZATION, SEXUAL 1978-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Sterilization, Sexual (1966-1977)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E04w.950w.599w.450w
  2. I01w.880w.604.528w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Involuntary Sterilization. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013244. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013244
  2. Involuntary Sterilization. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_sterilization
  3. Involuntary Sterilization. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q706716