dysgenics

dys·gen·ics  (ds-jnks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

The biological study of the factors producing degeneration in offspring, especially of a particular race or species.

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dysgenics [dɪsˈdʒɛnɪks]

n

(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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dysgenics - the study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced cacogenics 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)