sterilizations
Making completely germ-free
Sterilizations are procedures that eliminate microorganisms or render someone incapable of reproduction.
Medical equipment undergoes sterilization to prevent infection.
Surgical sterilization—tubal ligation, vasectomy—permanently prevents pregnancy.
The word carries dark historical weight from forced sterilization programs targeting disabled people, prisoners, and racial minorities: The state authorized thousands of involuntary sterilizations.
Controlled human reproduction theory
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- forcedMade to occur unwillingly
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- policyAdopted principle of action
legislation · compulsory · historical · abuse · institutionalized · marginalized · Indigenous · disabled
Invasive medical procedure
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- vasectomyMale sterilization surgery
- tubal ligationFallopian tube severance surgery
- hysterectomyExcision of the uterus
operating room · anesthesia · scalpel · surgical · irreversible · outpatient · laparoscopic · incision
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
ethanol · hydrogen peroxide · iodine · fumigate · decontaminate · pasteurize · ultraviolet · aseptic
eugenics
Controlled human reproduction theory
- coercionPressured compliance through threats
- forcedMade to occur unwillingly
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
policy · legislation · compulsory · historical · abuse · institutionalized · marginalized · Indigenous · disabled · quota
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- vasectomyMale sterilization surgery
- tubal ligationFallopian tube severance surgery
hysterectomy · operating room · anesthesia · scalpel · surgical · irreversible · outpatient · laparoscopic · incision · recovery
autoclave
Pressurized steam sterilization chamber
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
chlorine · ethanol · hydrogen peroxide · iodine · fumigate · decontaminate · pasteurize · ultraviolet · aseptic · germicidal
sterilizationscontaminations
Introductions of impurities
infections · infestations · inoculations · pollutions · cultivations
sterilizationsfertilizations
Unions of reproductive cells
conceptions · impregnations · inseminations · fertility treatments · reproductions
sterilizationscontaminations
Introductions of impurities
pollutions · defilements · taints · adulterations · washings
- surgical sterilizationOperation to prevent conception
- forced sterilizationInvoluntary surgical infertility