- geˌnetic enginˈeering
- noun [U]the practice or science of changing the genes of a living thing
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geˌnetic enginˈeering
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genetic engineering — ge.netic engin eering n [U] the science of changing the genetic structure of an animal, plant, or human, usually to make them stronger or healthier >genetic engineer n … Dictionary of contemporary English
genetic engineering — ge,netic engin eering noun uncount the practice or science of changing the genes of a living thing, especially in order to make it more useful for a particular purpose … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
