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Definition of genetics - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
biologyTECH. branch of biology studying heredity and variationTECH.
- Genetics helps us understand how traits are inherited.
2.
makeupTECH. genetic makeup of an individual or speciesTECH.
- The genetics of the plant make it drought-resistant.
Expressions with genetics
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branch of science studying genes and heredity in human beings
She decided to specialize in human genetics during her postgraduate studies.
study of genes and genetic information at the molecular level
Molecular genetics helps us understand how DNA affects our health.
branch of science studying gene differences and change in groups of organisms
She decided to specialize in population genetics during her graduate studies.
study of gene function by analyzing phenotypic effects of specific gene sequences
Researchers use reverse genetics to understand the role of specific genes in disease..
Origin of genetics
Greek, genos (birth) + -ics (pertaining to)
Terms with genetics included in their meaning
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genetics twins
one of two siblings with the same genetic material
vision
inability to distinguish certain colors due to genetics
genes heredity science
relating to genes, heredity, or the science of genetics
biology
in a manner relating to genes or genetics
family genetics
state of being related by birth or shared genes
genetics
scientific analysis of DNA for genetic information
genetics
person with a genetic condition causing short stature
psychology
debate on genetics versus environment in development
genetics
plant used in genetic studies
life science
systematic study in fields like genetics and ecology
genetics
DNA sequence used to establish family relationships
genetics
method for paternity testing using DNA
genetics
genetic disorder with an extra 21st chromosome
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genetic condition with an extra chromosome 21
genetics
disorder caused by genetic mutations
biology genetics
set of instructions in DNA that shapes a living thing
family genetics
born from mating between close relatives
biology
DNA with no clear function in genetics
psychology
debate on whether genetics or environment shapes individuals
botany
expert in plant genetics and breeding
biology
encode a protein in genetics
genetics
alter DNA sequences using genetic engineering
biology
nucleotide chain in genetics
appearance
lose scalp hair because of aging or genetics
Examples of genetics in a sentence
Advancements in genetics are revolutionizing medicine. Genetics play a crucial role in health outcomes. Her genetics determine her eye color.
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- French:génétique, patrimoine génétique, ...
- German:Genetik, Erbgut, ...
- Italian:genetica, patrimonio genetico, ...
- Spanish:genética, composición genética, ...
- Portuguese:genética, composição genética, ...
- Chinese:遗传学, 遗传构成, ...
- Japanese:遺伝学, 遺伝子, ...
- Arabic:عِلْم الوِراثَة, التركيب الوراثي, ...
- Hebrew:גֶּנֶטִיקָה, גֶּנֶטִיקָה, ...
- Russian:генетика, генетический состав, ...
- Ukrainian:генетика, ...
- Hindi:आनुवंशिकी, अनुवांशिकता, ...
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