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 21 Dec. 2024.
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