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dysgenic

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dys·gen·ic  (ds-jnk)
adj.
Relating to or causing the deterioration of hereditary qualities in offspring.
dysgenic [dɪsˈdʒɛnɪk]
adj
1. (Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) of, relating to, or contributing to a degeneration or deterioration in the fitness and quality of a race or strain
2. (Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) of or relating to dysgenics
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.dysgenic - pertaining to or causing degeneration in the offspring produced
cacogenic
eugenic - pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced
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