Definition of Genetic engineering

1. Noun. The technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism.

Exact synonyms: Gene-splicing, Recombinant Dna Technology
Generic synonyms: Biotech, Biotechnology

Definition of Genetic engineering

1. Noun. The deliberate modification of the genetic structure of an organism. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Genetic engineering

1. General term covering the use of various experimental techniques to produce molecules of DNA containing new genes or novel combinations of genes, usually for insertion into a host cell for cloning. (07 May 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Genetic Engineering

genetic constitution
genetic counseling
genetic death
genetic defect
genetic determinant
genetic disease
genetic disequilibrium
genetic disorder
genetic distance
genetic diversity
genetic dominance
genetic drift
genetic drifts
genetic endowment
genetic engineer
genetic engineering (current term)
genetic engineering technologies
genetic engineers
genetic equilibrium
genetic fallacy
genetic fine structure
genetic fingerprint
genetic fingerprinting
genetic fitness
genetic fixation
genetic gap
genetic gaps
genetic girl
genetic girls

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