genetics

English

/dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/, /dʒə.ˈnɛ.tɪks/

noun
Definitions
  • (biology) The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.
  • (biology) The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek γένεσις (origin, creation, beginning, generation, production, nativity, source, formation, origination, coming into being).

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Ancient Greek

γένεσις

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origin, creation, beginning, generation, production, nativity, source, formation, origination, coming into being

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