Functional Concept
genetic
ge·net·ic [ juh-net-ik ]
Definitions related to genetic:
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Having to do with information that is passed from parents to offspring through genes in sperm and egg cells.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Inherited; having to do with information that is passed from parents to offspring through genes in sperm and egg cells.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Referring to inherited characteristics or genes.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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