genetics

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• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /d͡ʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/

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Noun

Singular genetics

Plural genetics

1. (uncountable) (biology) Genetics is the study of how all characteristics of an organism are transmitted through genes.
2. (countable) (biology) Your genetics is the genes you have.

Related word

• gene