dysgenics

American

[dis-jen-iks] / dɪsˈdʒɛn ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the study of the operation of factors that cause degeneration in offspring.

dysgenics British

/ dɪsˈdʒɛnɪks /

noun

Also called: cacogenics. (functioning as singular) the study of factors capable of reducing the quality of a race or strain, esp the human race

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Etymology

Origin of dysgenics

First recorded in 1915–20; see origin at dysgenic, -ics

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