Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Posthumous Conception

Conception after the death of the male or female biological parent through techniques such as the use of gametes that have been stored during his or her lifetime or that were collected immediately after his or her death.

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Abstract

Conception after the death of the male or female biological parent through techniques such as the use of gametes that have been stored during his or her lifetime or that were collected immediately after his or her death.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Conception, Posthumous
  • Conceptions, Posthumous
  • Posthumous Conceptions
  • Posthumous Reproduction
  • Reproduction, Posthumous

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Aspects Covered

9 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, psychology, statistics & numerical data, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

human or animal

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Reproduction (1999-2002)
  • Reproductive Techniques (1999-2002)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.875.800w.986
  2. E05.820.800w.986

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Posthumous Conception. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D037022. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D037022
  2. Posthumous Conception. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72392667