| amentia |
serious mental retardation, caused by genetic factors. (Cf. dementia.) |
| atopic |
of or relating to a genetic tendency to develop allergic reactions. |
| atopy |
a genetic tendency to develop allergic reactions that is typically associated with a heightened immune response to certain allergens. |
| chlorosis |
an abnormal yellowing or color loss in green plant tissue because of insufficient light or nutrition, genetic disorder, or disease that results in deficient chlorophyll production. [1/2 definitions] |
| clone |
to become, or be the ancestor of, an exact genetic duplicate. [1/5 definitions] |
| cross-pollination |
the transfer of pollen, as by bees, from one flower to another of different genetic composition, resulting in the production of a hybrid; cross-fertilization. |
| cytoplasm |
inherited genetic material in a cell not specified by its own nucleus. [1/2 definitions] |
| cytosine |
the pyrimidine base of the nucleotide cytidine, an essential component of the genetic material DNA and RNA. |
| drosophila |
the common fruit fly, used esp. in genetic experiments. |
| eugenics |
(used with a sing. verb) the study of or belief in the genetic improvement of the human race through control of breeding. |
| fancier |
one who breeds a plant or animal to improve its genetic makeup. [1/2 definitions] |
| genetically |
through the genes; in accordance with genetic makeup [2/3 definitions] |
| genetic engineering |
the science or practice of altering the genetic code transmitted by living organisms by splicing and recombining specific genetic units from their DNA. |
| genetics |
(used with a pl. verb) the genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms. [1/2 definitions] |
| genotype |
the genetic makeup of a living creature. (Cf. phenotype.) [2 definitions] |
| heredity |
the genetic transmission of traits or tendencies from parent to offspring. [1/2 definitions] |
| high-tech |
technology that requires or involves sophisticated techniques or equipment, such as genetic engineering or microelectronicshigh technology; high technology. [1/3 definitions] |
| high technology |
technology that requires or involves sophisticated techniques or equipment, such as genetic engineering or microelectronics; high-tech. |
| inherit |
to receive by genetic transmission through a parent. [1/5 definitions] |
| inheritance |
the genetic process of passing characteristics to succeeding generations, or the characteristics thus transmitted. [1/4 definitions] |
| lymphedema |
swelling and fluid accumulation in soft tissue that most commonly results from cancer treatment or parasitic infection but may also result from a genetic condition. |