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eugenic

adjective

/juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

Meaning

Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.

In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.

genetic improvement, hereditary, selective breeding

dysgenic, random breeding

eugenic policy, eugenic practice, eugenic movement

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being

Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.

capable of being turned aside or redirected

deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading

producing a great deal of profit