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euphenics

(yo̵̅o̅ fen′iks)

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noun

a movement seeking to improve the human species by modifying the biological development of the individual, as through prenatal gene manipulation with chemicals

Origin: coined (1963) by Joshua Lederberg, U.S. geneticist < eu- + phen- (as in phenotype) + -ics, after eugenics

See euphenics in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun (used with a sing. verb)

The study or practice of phenotypic improvement of humans after birth.

Origin:

Origin: Blend of eugenics

Origin: and phenotype

Related Forms:

eu·phenˈic adjective

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