/ juːˈdʒenɪks; NAmE / noun
[ U ] the study of methods to improve the mental and physical characteristics of the human race by choosing who may become parents
► eu·gen·ic adjective
► eu·gen·ist / juːˈdʒiːnɪst; NAmE / (also eu·geni·cist ) / juːˈdʒenɪsɪst/ noun