Dysgenics and Eugenics

Dysgenics

Dysgenics noun - The study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced.
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Synonyms for Dysgenics

Eugenics is an antonym for dysgenics.

Eugenics

Eugenics noun - The study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating).
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Synonyms for Eugenics

Dysgenics is an antonym for eugenics.

Nearby Word: eugenic
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