cacogenics

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cacogenics

(ˌkækəʊˈdʒɛnɪks) n (Anthropology & Ethnology) another name for dysgenics[C20: from caco- + eugenics] ˌcacoˈgenic adj

cacogenics

Biology. the study of the operation of factors that cause degeneration in offspring, especially as applied to factors unique to separate races. Also called dysgenics. — cacogenic, adj.See also: Race

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Noun

cacogenics - the study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produceddysgenicsbioscience, life science - any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms

cacogenics

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cacogenics

An obsolete, nonspecific term for genetic deterioration due to poor mating practices.

cacogenics

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Synonyms for cacogenics

noun the study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced

Synonyms

dysgenics

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bioscience
life science

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