| genet |
any of several carnivorous mammals related to the civet, with yellowish or grayish fur, dark spots, and a long ringed tail. [2 definitions] |
| genetic |
of or concerning the science of heredity. [3 definitions] |
| genetically |
through the genes; in accordance with genetic makeup [3 definitions] |
| genetic code |
the rules governing the order in which amino acids are added to a nascent protein as it is being synthesized according to the order of nucleotides in DNA and RNA molecules. |
| genetic drift |
evolutionary change because of mutations that result from random changes in gene frequency in a small population and that become established in that population. |
| 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 sing. verb) the science of heredity, esp. of the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of organisms. [2 definitions] |
| Geneva Convention |
one of a number of international agreements, first made in Geneva, Switzerland in 1864, establishing rules for the care of the dead and wounded and the humane treatment of prisoners of war. |
| Genghis Khan |
a Mongol leader of armies that conquered much of Asia and part of eastern Europe (b.1162?--d.1227). |
| genial |
cheerfully friendly. [2 definitions] |
| -genic |
generating; forming; producing. [3 definitions] |
| genie |
in Islamic mythology, a usu. impish supernatural being, often in human form, that will do one's bidding, esp. grant one's wishes; jinn; jinni. |
| genital |
of or concerning reproduction or the sexual reproductive organs, esp. the external ones. |
| genitalia |
the organs involved in sexual reproduction, esp. the external ones. |
| genitals |
the organs of reproduction, esp. the external ones. |
| genitive |
of, relating to, or denoting a grammatical case that usu. indicates possession, source, or other such relationship. [3 definitions] |
| genitourinary |
of or concerning the organs of sexual reproduction and urination. |
| genius |
extraordinary power of intellect, esp. as shown in artistic or scientific work. [5 definitions] |
| genocide |
the intentional attempt to exterminate all members of a certain race, nationality, or ethnic group. |
| genome |
a complete, single set of chromosomes. |
| genotype |
the genetic makeup of a living creature. (Cf. phenotype.) [2 definitions] |