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dysgenics
[ dis-jen-iks ]
/ dɪsˈdʒɛn ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)Biology.
the study of the operation of factors that cause degeneration in offspring.
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dysfluency, dysfunction, dysfunctional, dysgenesis, dysgenic, dysgenics, dysgeusia, dysgnosia, dysgonic, dysgraphia, dyskinesia
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British Dictionary definitions for dysgenics
dysgenics
/ (dɪsˈdʒɛnɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the study of factors capable of reducing the quality of a race or strain, esp the human raceAlso called: cacogenics
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