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eugenics

noun

/juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

Meaning

the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population

Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.

genetic improvement, selective breeding, heredity study

genetic disorder, degeneration

eugenics movement, eugenics policy, eugenics program, eugenics experiment

tropical fruit with a brown pod containing a sour pulp used in cooking

The act of leaving out or excluding something; something that has been left out.

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or...

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for other...

A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a pro...

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.