euphenics

n. interventions that aim to improve the outcome of a genetic disease by altering the environment to minimize expression of the disease. For example, people with phenylketonuria can reduce or prevent its expression by eliminating major sources of phenylalanine (e.g., soft drinks sweetened with aspartame) from their diet.

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Psychology term of the day

January 11th 2025

induced color

a color change in a visual field resulting from stimulation of a neighboring area, rather than from stimulation of the part of the field in which the change appears.