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 15th 2025

decentralization

n. the trend to relocate patients with chronic mental illness from long-term institutionalization, usually at government hospitals, to outpatient care in community-based residential facilities. —decentralize vb.