genetics

[ juh-net-iks ]

/ dʒəˈnɛt ɪks /

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noun (used with a singular verb)

Biology. the science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment.

the genetic properties and phenomena of an organism.

Origin of genetics

See genetic, -ics; term first proposed in this sense by British biologist William Bateson (1861–1926) in 1905

Words nearby genetics

genetic male, genetic map, genetic marker, genetic psychology, genetic relationship, genetics, genetic screening, genetic testing, genetotrophic, gene transfer, geneva

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Example sentences from the Web for genetics

Genetics alone does not an eating disorder make, generally speaking, and Bulik points out that environment still plays a role.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models|Carrie Arnold|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Nature and nurture, genetics and family background all come into play.
Inside the Mind of an ISIS Jihadi|Jamie Dettmer|September 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Keep in mind that our body shape is often determined by genetics,” says Dr. Ball.
Waist Training: Can You Cinch Your Waist Thin?|DailyBurn|July 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Recent research has shown perfectionism to be an issue of genetics.
Face It—We Rubes Will Never Live Like Gwyneth and Jennifer Aniston|Rachel Bertsche|July 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Genetics, environmental factors, and other variables contribute to weight gain and eating disorders.
Has ‘The Biggest Loser’ Gone Too Far?|Tricia Romano|February 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They also opened new horizons for hypotheses in astronomy, genetics, anthropology.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
It is absolutely necessary that genealogy go into partnership with genetics, the general science of heredity.
Applied Eugenics|Paul Popenoe and Roswell Hill Johnson
The specimen for genetics, which he had almost forgotten about, arrived an hour before he was scheduled to depart.
Membership Drive|Murray F. Yaco
We strongly object to any such misuse of the word, which should designate the application of genetics to the human race.
Applied Eugenics|Paul Popenoe and Roswell Hill Johnson
Eugenics is the science of reproducing better humans by applying the established laws of genetics or heredity.
Sex-education|Maurice Alpheus Bigelow

British Dictionary definitions for genetics

genetics

/ (dʒɪˈnɛtɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of biology concerned with the study of heredity and variation in organisms

the genetic features and constitution of a single organism, species, or group

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for genetics

genetics

The study of heredity, or how the characteristics of living things are transmitted from one generation to the next. Every living thing contains the genetic material that makes up DNA molecules. This material is passed on when organisms reproduce. The basic unit of heredity is the gene. (See chromosomes; dominant trait; genetic code; Gregor Mendel; recessive trait; and sexual reproduction.)

Medical definitions for genetics

genetics

[ jə-nĕt′ĭks ]

n.

The branch of biology that deals with heredity, especially the mechanisms of hereditary transmission and the variation of inherited traits among similar or related organisms.

Scientific definitions for genetics

genetics

[ jə-nĕt′ĭks ]

The scientific study of the principles of heredity and the variation of inherited traits among related organisms.

单词	genetics
释义	genetics [ juh-net-iks ] / dʒəˈnɛt ɪks / SEE SYNONYMS FOR genetics ON THESAURUS.COM noun (used with a singular verb) Biology. the science of heredity, dealing with resemblances and differences of related organisms resulting from the interaction of their genes and the environment. the genetic properties and phenomena of an organism. Origin of genetics See genetic, -ics; term first proposed in this sense by British biologist William Bateson (1861–1926) in 1905 Words nearby genetics genetic male, genetic map, genetic marker, genetic psychology, genetic relationship, genetics, genetic screening, genetic testing, genetotrophic, gene transfer, geneva Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for genetics Genetics alone does not an eating disorder make, generally speaking, and Bulik points out that environment still plays a role. How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models\|Carrie Arnold\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Nature and nurture, genetics and family background all come into play. Inside the Mind of an ISIS Jihadi\|Jamie Dettmer\|September 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “Keep in mind that our body shape is often determined by genetics,” says Dr. Ball. Waist Training: Can You Cinch Your Waist Thin?\|DailyBurn\|July 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Recent research has shown perfectionism to be an issue of genetics. Face It—We Rubes Will Never Live Like Gwyneth and Jennifer Aniston\|Rachel Bertsche\|July 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Genetics, environmental factors, and other variables contribute to weight gain and eating disorders. Has ‘The Biggest Loser’ Gone Too Far?\|Tricia Romano\|February 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They also opened new horizons for hypotheses in astronomy, genetics, anthropology. The Civilization of Illiteracy\|Mihai Nadin It is absolutely necessary that genealogy go into partnership with genetics, the general science of heredity. Applied Eugenics\|Paul Popenoe and Roswell Hill Johnson The specimen for genetics, which he had almost forgotten about, arrived an hour before he was scheduled to depart. Membership Drive\|Murray F. Yaco We strongly object to any such misuse of the word, which should designate the application of genetics to the human race. Applied Eugenics\|Paul Popenoe and Roswell Hill Johnson Eugenics is the science of reproducing better humans by applying the established laws of genetics or heredity. Sex-education\|Maurice Alpheus Bigelow British Dictionary definitions for genetics genetics / (dʒɪˈnɛtɪks) / noun (functioning as singular) the branch of biology concerned with the study of heredity and variation in organisms the genetic features and constitution of a single organism, species, or group Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to genetics lineage, ancestry, horticulture, ecology, anatomy, cytology, phytology, pomology, taxonomy, morphology, pathology, physiology, division, dissection, medicine, analysis, investigation, examination, diagnosis, inquiry Cultural definitions for genetics genetics The study of heredity, or how the characteristics of living things are transmitted from one generation to the next. Every living thing contains the genetic material that makes up DNA molecules. This material is passed on when organisms reproduce. The basic unit of heredity is the gene. (See chromosomes; dominant trait; genetic code; Gregor Mendel; recessive trait; and sexual reproduction.) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for genetics genetics [ jə-nĕt′ĭks ] n. The branch of biology that deals with heredity, especially the mechanisms of hereditary transmission and the variation of inherited traits among similar or related organisms. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for genetics genetics [ jə-nĕt′ĭks ] The scientific study of the principles of heredity and the variation of inherited traits among related organisms. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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genetics

noun (used with a singular verb)

Origin of genetics

Words nearby genetics

Example sentences from the Web for genetics

British Dictionary definitions for genetics

noun

Words related to genetics

Cultural definitions for genetics

Medical definitions for genetics

n.

Scientific definitions for genetics