genetic
BrE /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/ AmE /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
adjective en → es
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
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Scientists are conducting genetic research on the effects of pollution.
Los científicos están realizando investigaciones genéticas sobre los efectos de la contaminación.
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
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The patient has a genetic predisposition to heart disease.
El paciente tiene una predisposición genética a la enfermedad cardíaca.