Definition of Eugenics

1. Noun. The study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating).

Generic synonyms: Bioscience, Life Science
Antonyms: Dysgenics
Derivative terms: Eugenic

Definition of Eugenics

1. n. The science of improving stock, whether human or animal.

Definition of Eugenics

1. the science of hereditary improvement [n] : EUGENIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Eugenics

1. The scientific study of artificial selection towards a particular set of desired characteristics. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eugenics

Eugenia
eugenias
Eugenia aromaticum
Eugenia caryophyllatum
Eugenia corynantha
Eugenia dicrana
Eugenia jambos
Eugenia uniflora
eugenic
eugenic
eugenical
eugenically
eugenicist
eugenicists
eugenics (current term)
eugenics (current term)
eugenic acid
eugenin
Eugenio Pacelli
eugenism
eugenism
eugenisms
eugenist
eugenists
eugenol
eugenol
eugenols
eugenol O-methyltransferase
eugeosynclinal
eugeosyncline

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