genetic
ge|net|ic /dʒɪn'etɪk/
[ADJ]
You use genetic to describe something that is concerned with genetics or with genes.
Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United States.
● genetically [ADV] usu ADV adj
Some people are genetically predisposed to diabetes.ge|net|ic en|gi|neer|ing
[N-UNCOUNT]
Genetic engineering is the science or activity of changing the genetic structure of an animal, plant, or other organism in order to make it stronger or more suitable for a particular purpose.
Scientists have used genetic engineering to protect tomatoes against the effects of freezing.ge|net|ic finger|print|ing
[N-SING]
Genetic fingerprinting is a method of identifying people using the genetic material in their bodies.
[ADJ]
You use genetic to describe something that is concerned with genetics or with genes.
Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United States.
● genetically [ADV] usu ADV adj
Some people are genetically predisposed to diabetes.ge|net|ic en|gi|neer|ing
[N-UNCOUNT]
Genetic engineering is the science or activity of changing the genetic structure of an animal, plant, or other organism in order to make it stronger or more suitable for a particular purpose.
Scientists have used genetic engineering to protect tomatoes against the effects of freezing.ge|net|ic finger|print|ing
[N-SING]
Genetic fingerprinting is a method of identifying people using the genetic material in their bodies.