euphenics

euphenics
euphenics [yo͞o fen′iks ]
n.
coined (1963) by Joshua Lederberg, U.S. geneticist /span> EU- + phen- (as in PHENOTYPE) + -ICS, after EUGENICS
a movement seeking to improve the human species by modifying the biological development of the individual, as through prenatal gene manipulation with chemicals

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eu·phen·ics (yo͞o-fĕnʹĭks) n. (used with a sing. verb)
The study or practice of phenotypic improvement of humans after birth.
  [Blend of eugenics, and phenotype.]   eu·phenʹic adj.

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