euphenics

eu·phen·ics

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

Origin of euphenics

coined (1963) by Joshua Lederberg, United States geneticist from eu- + phen- (as in phenotype) + -ics, after eugenics

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euphenics

noun

used with a sing. verb

The practice of adjusting the diet or environment of a person in order to diminish the effects of a genetic disorder.

Origin of euphenics

Blend of eugenics phenotype

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eu·phen′ic
adjective

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Noun

The science of making biological (phenotypic) improvements to humans after birth.

Origin

From eu- +‎ phenotype +‎ -ics.

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euphenics - Medical Definition

n. used with a sing. verb

The practice of adjusting the diet or environment of a person in order to diminish the effects of a genetic disorder.

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eu·phen′ic
adj.

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