The attempt to improve the PHENOTYPES of future generations of the human population by fostering the reproduction of those with favorable phenotypes and GENOTYPES and hampering or preventing BREEDING by those with "undesirable" phenotypes and genotypes. The concept is largely discredited. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

Abortion performed because of possible fetal defects.

The doctrines and policies of the Nazis or the National Social German Workers party, which ruled Germany under Adolf Hitler from 1933-1945. These doctrines and policies included racist nationalism, expansionism, and state control of the economy. (from Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. and American Heritage College Dictionary, 3d ed.)

The theory that human CHARACTER and BEHAVIOR are shaped by the GENES that comprise the individual's GENOTYPE rather than by CULTURE; ENVIRONMENT; and individual choice.

Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978)

Procedures to block or remove all or part of the genital tract for the purpose of rendering individuals sterile, incapable of reproduction. Surgical sterilization procedures are the most commonly used. There are also sterilization procedures involving chemical or physical means.

Expulsion of the product of FERTILIZATION before completing the term of GESTATION and without deliberate interference.

Premature expulsion of the FETUS in animals.

Illegal termination of pregnancy.

Abortion induced to save the life or health of a pregnant woman. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

Individuals requesting induced abortions.

The retention in the UTERUS of a dead FETUS two months or more after its DEATH.

Any type of abortion, induced or spontaneous, that is associated with infection of the UTERUS and its appendages. It is characterized by FEVER, uterine tenderness, and foul discharge.

Three or more consecutive spontaneous abortions.

UTERINE BLEEDING from a GESTATION of less than 20 weeks without any CERVICAL DILATATION. It is characterized by vaginal bleeding, lower back discomfort, or midline pelvic cramping and a risk factor for MISCARRIAGE.

Chemical substances that interrupt pregnancy after implantation.

Premature loss of PREGNANCY in which not all the products of CONCEPTION have been expelled.

A mammalian fetus expelled by INDUCED ABORTION or SPONTANEOUS ABORTION.

Steroidal compounds with abortifacient activity.

A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties.