genetic

genetic definition - medical

ge·net·ic (jə-nĕtˈĭk) or ge·net·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to genetics or genes.
  2. Affecting or affected by genes, as a disorder or deficiency.
  3. Of, relating to, or influenced by the origin or development of something; ontogenic.

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