negative eugenics

noun, plural in form but usually singular in construction

: improvement of the genetic makeup of a population by preventing the reproduction of those considered unfit

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“Negative eugenics.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/negative%20eugenics. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

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