ge·net·ic
jə-ˈne-tik 
variants
or less commonly genetical
1
: relating to or determined by the origin, development, or causal antecedents of something
1
: -genic sense 1
organogenetic
2
: -genic sense 2
psychogenetic
Synonyms
Examples of genetic in a Sentence
Adjective
hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders
Recent Examples on the Web
Bloomberg News, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
In a large study of more than 350,000 people’s genes, published last week in the journal Nature Communications, researchers found rare genetic variants of a gene called TUBB4B that are more common in left-handed people.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Genomic tests can more quickly pinpoint devastating genetic conditions and their causes.
—Edward Abrahams and Christopher J. Wells, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
While the findings imply a genetic basis, family members might also share life events or socioeconomic disadvantages or other unidentified risk factors, McIntosh said via email.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
The scientist hopes that the research will one day lead to treatments for rare genetic disorders such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and inherited Alzheimer’s disease.
—Ed Cara / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Because of the family history — including her late grandmother’s battle with breast cancer — the CNN correspondent was often encouraged by her doctors to get genetic testing.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
This genetic disorder causes the body to produce too much insulin.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
The study, researchers said, could help scientists start to pinpoint what exactly contributes to Alzheimer's and other types of cognitive decline — especially because so much is unknown about Alzheimer's, including whether it's caused by the brain or by genetic or environmental factors.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Meanwhile, genetic changes may help the bacteria elude an immune system primed to detect it, allowing the pathogen to continue sickening even the immunized, according to a Beijing Daily report.
—Bloomberg News, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
In a large study of more than 350,000 people’s genes, published last week in the journal Nature Communications, researchers found rare genetic variants of a gene called TUBB4B that are more common in left-handed people.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Genomic tests can more quickly pinpoint devastating genetic conditions and their causes.
—Edward Abrahams and Christopher J. Wells, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
While the findings imply a genetic basis, family members might also share life events or socioeconomic disadvantages or other unidentified risk factors, McIntosh said via email.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
The scientist hopes that the research will one day lead to treatments for rare genetic disorders such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and inherited Alzheimer’s disease.
—Ed Cara / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Because of the family history — including her late grandmother’s battle with breast cancer — the CNN correspondent was often encouraged by her doctors to get genetic testing.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
This genetic disorder causes the body to produce too much insulin.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 2 Apr. 2024
The study, researchers said, could help scientists start to pinpoint what exactly contributes to Alzheimer's and other types of cognitive decline — especially because so much is unknown about Alzheimer's, including whether it's caused by the brain or by genetic or environmental factors.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
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genetic
adjective
ge·net·ic
jə-ˈnet-ik
variants
also genetical
: of, relating to, or involving genes or genetics
genetic research
also
: caused or controlled by genes
a genetic disease
Medical Definition
genetic
adjective
ge·net·ic
jə-ˈnet-ik
variants
also genetical
1
: of, relating to, or involving genetics
2
: of, relating to, caused by, or controlled by genes
a genetic disease
genetic material
compare acquired sense 1
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