genetic (adj.)

  1. of or relating to or produced by or being a gene; genic combinations; genetic code

    [ Syn: genic , genetical ]

  2. pertaining to or referring to origin; genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work'

  3. of or relating to the science of genetics; genetic research

    [ Syn: genetical ]

  4. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity; an inherited disease; familial traits; genetically transmitted features

    [ Syn: familial , hereditary , inherited , transmitted , transmissible ]

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