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cacogenics

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n.1.the study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced.
cacogenics
Biology. the study of the operation of factors that cause degeneration in offspring, especially as applied to factors unique to separate races. Also called dysgenics. — cacogenic, adj.
See also: Race
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Noun1.cacogenics - the study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced
dysgenics
bioscience, life science - any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms


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