"euphenics" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From eu- + phenotype + -ics. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|eu|phenotype|ics}} eu- + phenotype + -ics Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} euphenics (uncountable)
  1. Measures intended to make biological (phenotypic) improvements to organisms after birth — commonly, but not necessarily, as applied to humans. Tags: uncountable Related terms: euphenic
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