GENETIC Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

genetic

adjective

jə-ˈne-tik

variants also genetical

Definition of genetic next

as in hereditary

genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders

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Recent Examples of genetic That means discussing communicable diseases — like many populations, the Amish, many of whom do vaccinate, have been increasingly hesitant since the Covid-19 pandemic — as well as genetic and other conditions. —

Torie Bosch, STAT, 3 June 2026 The team then used a technique called genetic barcoding on the larvae to analyze small, standardized segments of their DNA to identify the species. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 June 2026 Thanks to the advent of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, more than 20% of the general population has submitted DNA samples to private companies. —

Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 Researchers at the pediatric blood disorder center will study conditions including sickle cell disease, thalassemia — a genetic blood disorder that can cause severe anemia — leukemia and bone marrow failure. —

Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for genetic

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For people with a family history of colorectal cancer or genetic or hereditary syndromes – or signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, such as blood in the stool – a colonoscopy is the only recommended test.

— Andrea Dwyer, The Conversation, 30 May 2026
Actor/performance artist/artist Anne Gridley, known for her work with Nature Theater of Oklahoma, created and performs this solo piece (with background dancers) about her experience with hereditary spastic paraplegia, a health condition which is gradually taking away her ability to walk.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026