eogenética

Eogenética is a neologism used in some Spanish- and Portuguese-language contexts to refer broadly to genetic phenomena associated with early stages of development or origins of heritable traits. The term is not uniformly defined in the scientific literature and is not widely established as a separate discipline; its meaning varies by author and context.

The word combines the Greek prefix eo- (dawn, early) with genética (genetics), and is most often invoked to emphasize timing or origin: for example, genetic mechanisms active in embryogenesis, molecular events that shape traits at their earliest establishment, or the study of genetic disorders that present in neonatal or early childhood periods. In popular or interdisciplinary writing, eogenética may be used informally to highlight research into how early genetic and molecular processes influence later health and development.

Because usage overlaps with established fields such as developmental genetics, embryology, medical genetics, and epigenetics, scholars typically prefer those specific terms when precision is required. Eogenética should not be confused with eugenics; the former, where used, denotes timing and origin of genetic activity rather than social or political programs. Given its variable usage, readers are advised to consult primary sources to determine how any particular author defines the term.