Lysenkoism

[ li-seng-koh-iz-uh m ]
/ lɪˈsɛŋ koʊˌɪz əm /

noun

a genetic doctrine formulated by Lysenko and asserting that acquired characteristics are inheritable.

Origin of Lysenkoism

1945–50; named after T. D. Lysenko; see -ism

British Dictionary definitions for lysenkoism

Lysenkoism
/ (lɪˈsɛŋkəʊˌɪzəm) /

noun

a form of Neo-Lamarckism advocated by Lysenko, emphasizing the importance of the inheritance of acquired characteristics