euthenics

noun

eu·​then·​ics yü-ˈthe-niks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: a science that deals with development of human well-being by improvement of living conditions

euthenist

yü-ˈthe-nist  ˈyü-thə- 

noun

Word History

Etymology

Greek euthenein to thrive

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

euthenics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

eu·​then·​ics yu̇-ˈthen-iks 

: a science that deals with development of human well-being by improvement of living conditions

euthenist

yu̇-ˈthen-əst  ˈyü-thə-nəst 

noun