ge·net·ic
jə-ˈne-tik 
variants
or less commonly genetical
1
: relating to or determined by the origin, development, or causal antecedents of something
1
: -genic sense 1
organogenetic
2
: -genic sense 2
psychogenetic
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Adjective
hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders
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Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
These Dolly copies lived healthily and reached the old age of eight without showing any genetic issues.
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However, Penny's said that Neely died from a combination of using synthetic marijuana, schizophrenia, the altercation with Penny and a genetic condition.
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Some experts speculate there may be a genetic component, while others have said traumatic experiences are the root cause.2
For instance, many studies have found a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and somniphobia.
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Adjective
How genetic genealogy cracked the case Genetic genealogy, a combination of DNA analysis and family tree research, finally led detectives to Guillot Jr.
A relatively new field of study, genetic genealogy gained prominence as hobbyists began looking into their family history.
—Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
These Dolly copies lived healthily and reached the old age of eight without showing any genetic issues.
—New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
However, Penny's said that Neely died from a combination of using synthetic marijuana, schizophrenia, the altercation with Penny and a genetic condition.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Some experts speculate there may be a genetic component, while others have said traumatic experiences are the root cause.2
For instance, many studies have found a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and somniphobia.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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genetic
adjective
ge·net·ic
jə-ˈnet-ik
variants
also genetical
: of, relating to, or involving genes or genetics
genetic research
also
: caused or controlled by genes
a genetic disease
Medical Definition
genetic
adjective
ge·net·ic
jə-ˈnet-ik
variants
also genetical
1
: of, relating to, or involving genetics
2
: of, relating to, caused by, or controlled by genes
a genetic disease
genetic material
compare acquired sense 1
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