genetic map

noun

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In the case of Colossal’s trumpeted dire wolves, the animals were created by developing the most complete genetic map ever made of the extinct species and then making 20 genetic edits of the genetic code of a near-cousin, the grey wolf, selecting for specific dire wolf characteristics. Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025 The Associated Press reported that WHO voiced frustrations internally as early as January over China’s apparent lack of transparency, with the government waiting for a week to release information such as the genetic map, or genome, of the virus after it was fully decoded. Fox News, 13 July 2020 However, an Associated Press investigation found that government labs sat on releasing the genetic map of the virus for more than a week in January, delaying its identification in a third country and the sharing of information needed to develop tests, drugs and a vaccine. NBC News, 8 June 2020 Strands of goatgrass, specifically Aegilops tauschii, a wild ancestor of bread wheat, contain a genetic map for a highly adaptable, disease tolerant form of wheat. Discover Magazine, 2 May 2018 See All Example Sentences for genetic map

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First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of genetic map was in 1957

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“Genetic map.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetic%20map. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

genetic map

noun
: map
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