genetically modified
dʒəˈnɛtɪkli ˈmɑdəˌfaɪd
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Definition of genetically modified - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
plants and animalsTECH.having genes changed to resist pests or diseasesTECH.
  • Genetically modified plants grow better in harsh climates.
transgenic
2.
biotechnologyTECH.altered using genetic engineering techniquesTECH.
  • Genetically modified crops can resist pests more effectively than traditional varieties..
transgenic
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Expressions with genetically modified

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genetically modified organismn.
organism with DNA changed using genetic engineering
Scientists created a genetically modified organism to produce insulin.

Expressions with genetically

genetically engineeredadj.
altered at the genetic level using biotechnology
The genetically engineered crops are resistant to pests.
genetically modified organismn.
organism with DNA changed using genetic engineering
Scientists created a genetically modified organism to produce insulin.
genetically manipulatedadj.
changed at the genetic level for specific traits
The genetically manipulated crops are resistant to pests.

Expressions with modified

modified push-upn.
easier version of a standard push-up
Beginners often start with modified push-ups before progressing to standard push-ups.
genetically modified organismn.
organism with DNA changed using genetic engineering
Scientists created a genetically modified organism to produce insulin.
modified American plann.
hotel rate with breakfast and dinner included
The resort offers a modified American plan for guests.
modified Harvard architecturen.
computer architecture with separate storage and signal pathways for instructions and data
The modified Harvard architecture allows simultaneous data and instruction fetches.
modified radical mastectomyn.
surgical removal of a breast and some lymph nodes
She underwent a modified radical mastectomy last year.

Terms related to genetically modified

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geneticmodifybiotechnologycropDNAgeneherbicidemutationpesticideresistancealteredbiotech

Terms with genetically modified included in their meaning

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GMOacr.
acr: genetically modified organism
living thing changed by science to grow better
GMacr.
acr: genetically modified
food changed by science
knockdownn.
biology
genetically modified organism with reduced gene expression
GM-freeadj.
no GMOs
not containing genetically modified organisms
GMO-freeadj.
food products
not containing any genetically modified organisms
golden ricen.
agriculture
genetically modified rice producing beta-carotene
supermousen.
genetics
genetically modified mouse with remarkable stamina and longevity

Examples of genetically modified in a sentence

  • The genetically modified fish grew faster than the wild ones.
  • Genetically modified tomatoes have a longer shelf life.
  • The debate over genetically modified foods continues.

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  1. French:génétiquement modifié, ...
  2. German:genetisch verändert, ...
  3. Italian:geneticamente modificato, modificato geneticamente, ...
  4. Spanish:genéticamente modificado, modificado genéticamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:geneticamente modificado, modificado geneticamente, ...
  6. Chinese:转基因的, ...
  7. Japanese:遺伝子組み換えの, 遺伝子組み換え, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَدَّل وَراثِيًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְהוּנְדָס גֶנֶטִית, מוּטָב גֵּנֶטִית, ...
  10. Russian:генетически модифицированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:генетично модифікований, ...
  12. Hindi:आनुवंशिक रूप से परिवर्तित, आनुवंशिक रूप से संशोधित, ...

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