human enhancement

noun

The use of technology or natural means to overcome the limitations of the human body.

Meanings

nounhuman enhancement (countable and uncountable, plural human enhancements)

plural human enhancements

  1. countableuncountablebiologyThe use of technology or natural means to overcome the limitations of the human body.
  2. countableuncountablehuman sciencesA social philosophy which advocates for the use of technology or natural means to overcome the limitations of the human body.
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