eugenics

Definitions

General Science

• noun the proposed improvement of the human species by encouragement to reproduce only among those with genetic characteristics regarded as desirable and discouragement among those with characteristics regarded as undesirable

Medical

• noun the study of how to improve the human race by genetic selection

Nearby Definitions of “eugenics”

• Eugène Labiche
• Eugene (Gladstone) O'Neill
• Eugene Sandow
• Eugene Scheifflin
• Eugene Stratton
• eugenics
• euphemism
• eureka
• Euripides
• euro
• Euro-Mediterranean Partnership

Contexts for “eugenics”

2 definitions in context
• General Science
• Medical