euthenics

euthenics
The science concerned with establishing optimum living conditions for plants, animals, or humans, especially through proper provisioning and environment. [G. eutheneo, to thrive]

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eu·then·ics yu̇-'then-iks n pl but sing or pl in constr a science that deals with development of human well-being by improvement of living conditions
eu·the·nist yu̇-'then-əst, 'yü-thə-nəst n

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