euthenics

Euthenics is defined as the science of improving the internal well-being of the human by improving the external factor of their environment.

(noun)

An example of euthenics is someone learning about effective nutrition.

See euthenics in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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noun

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

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

See euthenics in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun (used with a sing. verb)

The study of the improvement of human functioning and well-being by improvement of living conditions.

Origin:

Origin: From Greek euthenein, to flourish

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