genetic

genetic
Pertaining to genetics; genetical.

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ge·net·ic jə-'net-ik also ge·net·i·cal -i-kəl adj
1) of, relating to, or involving genetics
2) of, relating to, caused by, or controlled by genes <a \genetic disease> <\genetic material> compare ACQUIRED (1)
ge·net·i·cal·ly -i-k(ə-)lē adv

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ge·net·ic (jə-netґik) 1. pertaining to or determined by genes. 2. pertaining to reproduction or to birth or origin.

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