genetic modification
noun/dʒəˌnetɪk mɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
/dʒəˌnetɪk mɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- the use of genetic engineering to change how a plant or living creature develops
- Genetic modification has the potential to reduce the incidence of disease in livestock.
- Researchers have unveiled a genetic modification that enables plants to use 30% less water.
Word Origin1920s; earliest use found in American Journal of Botany.Want to learn more?
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