dys·gen·ics (d s-j n ks)n. (used with a sing. verb) The biological study of the factors producing degeneration in offspring, especially of a particular race or species. |
dysgenics [dɪsˈdʒɛnɪks]
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(Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) (functioning as singular) the study of factors capable of reducing the quality of a race or strain, esp the human race Also called cacogenics
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| Noun | 1. | dysgenics - the study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced bioscience, life science - any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms eugenics - the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating) |
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