genetic

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BrE /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/ AmE /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective en → es

1 SCIENCE [attributive or predicative] B1

relating to the genes in living things that determine their physical characteristics and how they develop

genético, relativo a la genética

  • genetic information
  • genetic research

Collocations genetic engineering · genetic testing

  • Scientists are conducting genetic research on the effects of pollution.

    Los científicos están realizando investigaciones genéticas sobre los efectos de la contaminación.

2 HEREDITY [attributive or predicative] B2

relating to the way that physical and other characteristics are passed from parents to their children through genes

hereditario, familiar

  • genetic inheritance
  • genetic predisposition

Collocations genetic disorder · genetic traits

  • The patient has a genetic predisposition to heart disease.

    El paciente tiene una predisposición genética a la enfermedad cardíaca.