Definition of Euphenics

1. Noun. The science of making biological (phenotypic) improvements to humans after birth. ¹

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Definition of Euphenics

1. [n]

Medical Definition of Euphenics

1. Literally meaning normal appearing, euphenics aims to improve the outcome of a genetic disease by altering the environment. An illustration: people with PKU (phenylketonuria) can avoid the expression of their disease by staying on a low-phenylalanine diet (and avoiding major souces of phenylalanine such as diet soft drinks sweetened with aspartame (tradename: Nutrasweet) (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Euphenics

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euphenics (current term)
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Literary usage of Euphenics

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1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"... (ii) control of infectious diseases; (iii) organ transplants; (iv) improvement of terminal medical care; (v) euphenics and its ethics; (vi) improvement ..."

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