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euthenics
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eu·then·ics (y-thnks)
n.
The science concerned with establishing the optimum living conditions for plants, animals, or humans, especially through proper provisioning and environment.
euthenics
[yo̅o̅then′iks]
Etymology: Gk, eu + tithenai, to place
the science that deals with improvement of the human species through the control of environmental factors, such as pollution, malnutrition, disease, and drug abuse. Compare eugenics.
euthenics (yōō·theˑ·niks),
n branch of science that seeks to improve the human species by controlling environmental factors, such as prevention of disease, malnutrition, drug abuse, and combating pollution.


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