eugenics

• Substantivo que designa o estudo ou a prática de melhorar a qualidade genética da população humana por meio de reprodução seletiva, frequentemente considerado controverso e historicamente associado a políticas antiéticas.

A noun referring to the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of a human population through selective breeding, often considered controversial and historically associated with unethical policies.

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1. Selective breeding for genetic improvementC2formalscientific

   The practice or advocacy of improving the human species by selectively mating people with desirable genetic traits, often controversial due to ethical and historical issues.

   Eugenia

   • The theory of eugenics was widely promoted in the early 20th century.
   • Many countries have laws prohibiting eugenic practices.
   • Modern genetics has largely discredited the pseudo-scientific claims of eugenics.