NIH MeSH · D000025Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Abortion, Eugenic
Also known asAbortions, Eugenic · Eugenic Abortions · Eugenic Abortion · Abortion, Selective · Abortions, Selective · Selective Abortions · Selective Abortion
Definition
Abortion performed because of possible fetal defects.
MeSH classification
- E04.520.050.050
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Abortion, Induced
Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978)
Abortion, Legal
Termination of pregnancy under conditions allowed under local laws. (POPLINE Thesaurus, 1991)
Abortion, Therapeutic
Abortion induced to save the life or health of a pregnant woman. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Common questions about Abortion, Eugenic
What does Abortion, Eugenic mean in medicine?
Abortion performed because of possible fetal defects. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abortion, Eugenic known by any other names?
Yes. Abortion, Eugenic is also referred to as Abortions, Eugenic, Eugenic Abortions, Eugenic Abortion, Abortion, Selective in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abortion, Eugenic sit in the medical classification?
Abortion, Eugenic falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.520.050.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000025) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗