How do you use "genetic" in a sentence?

The condition has a genetic component that runs in families. Scientists are making advances in genetic research. Genetic testing can reveal information about inherited diseases.

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Q: What does "genetic" mean?

Relating to genes or heredity Genetic refers to anything related to genes, the units of heredity that determine characteristics inherited from parents. It's used in medical, scientific, and everyday contexts to discuss inherited traits, diseases, or modifications. Common collocations include 'genetic testing,' 'genetic disorder,' and 'genetic engineering.'

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Meaning: Relating to genes or heredity

遗传的，基因的

genético

遺伝の、遺伝子の

유전의, 유전자의

Genetic refers to anything related to genes, the units of heredity that determine characteristics inherited from parents. It's used in medical, scientific, and everyday contexts to discuss inherited traits, diseases, or modifications. Common collocations include 'genetic testing,' 'genetic disorder,' and 'genetic engineering.'

遗传的指与基因相关的任何事物，基因是决定从父母继承的特征的遗传单位。它用于医学、科学和日常语境中讨论遗传特征、疾病或基因修改。常见搭配包括'genetic testing'（基因检测）、'genetic disorder'（遗传疾病）和'genetic engineering'（基因工程）。

Genetic se refiere a cualquier cosa relacionada con los genes, las unidades de herencia que determinan las características heredadas de los padres. Se usa en contextos médicos, científicos y cotidianos para discutir rasgos heredados, enfermedades o modificaciones. Las colocaciones comunes incluyen «genetic testing», «genetic disorder» y «genetic engineering».

遺伝のとは、遺伝子に関連するあらゆることを指します。遺伝子は、親から受け継ぐ特性を決定する遺伝の単位です。医学、科学、日常の文脈で、遺伝的特徴、疾患、または改変について議論するために使われます。一般的な組み合わせには「genetic testing」（遺伝子検査）、「genetic disorder」（遺伝性疾患）、「genetic engineering」（遺伝子工学）があります。

genetic은 부모로부터 물려받는 특성을 결정하는 유전 단위인 유전자와 관련된 모든 것을 가리킵니다. 의학, 과학 및 일상적 맥락에서 유전 형질, 질병, 변형 등을 논의할 때 사용됩니다. 'genetic testing(유전자 검사)', 'genetic disorder(유전 질환)', 'genetic engineering(유전 공학)' 등이 자주 함께 쓰입니다.

Examples

The condition has a genetic component that runs in families.
这种疾病有遗传因素，会在家族中遗传。
La condición tiene un componente genético que se da en familias.
この症状には家族間で受け継がれる遺伝的要素があります。
이 질환에는 가족 간에 전해지는 유전적 요소가 있습니다.
Scientists are making advances in genetic research.
科学家们在遗传研究方面取得了进展。
Los científicos están haciendo avances en la investigación genética.
科学者たちは遺伝子研究で進歩を遂げています。
과학자들은 유전자 연구에서 진전을 이루고 있습니다.
Genetic testing can reveal information about inherited diseases.
基因检测可以揭示有关遗传疾病的信息。
Las pruebas genéticas pueden revelar información sobre enfermedades hereditarias.
遺伝子検査は遺伝性疾患に関する情報を明らかにできます。
유전자 검사를 통해 유전성 질환에 관한 정보를 알 수 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Greek 'genetikos' meaning 'relative to birth', from 'genesis' (origin, birth), from 'gignesthai' (to be born). Coined in the modern biological sense in 1831. Related to 'gene', 'generate', 'genesis', and 'genius'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal