euthenics

euthenics Definition

☆ eu·then·ics (yo̵̅o̅ t̸hen′iks)

noun

the science of improving the human species through control of environmental factors

Etymology: < Gr euthēnein, to flourish (< eu- (see eu-) + IE base *gwhen-, to swell > Pers āganiš, full) + -ics

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