| genetical | <biology> Pertaining to, concerned with, or determined by, the genesis of anything, or its natural mode of production or development. See: genesis (27 Oct 1998) |
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| genetically | <biology> In a genetical manner. (07 May 1998) |
| genetically significant dose | <physics, radiobiology> The genetically significant dose is that which, if received by every member of the population, would be expected to produce the same genetic injury to the population as do the actual doses received by the individuals irradiated. Thus, the genetically significant dose is the dose equivalent to the gonads weighted for the age and sex distribution in those members of the irradiated population expected to have offspring. The genetically significant dose is expressed in sieverts (or rem). Acronym: GSD (06 Aug 1998) |
| geneticist | A specialist in genetics. (05 Mar 2000) |
| genetics | <study> The study of the patterns of inheritance of specific traits. (09 Oct 1997) |
| genetics, behavioural | The experimental study of the relationship between the genotype of an organism and its behaviour. The scope includes the effects of genes on simple sensory processes to complex organization of the nervous system. (12 Dec 1998) |
| genetics, biochemical | A branch of genetics which deals with the chemical structure of the genes and with the mechanisms by which the genes control and regulate the structure and synthesis of proteins. (12 Dec 1998) |
| genetics, medical | A field of human genetics which entails the reliable prediction of certain human disorders as a function of the lineage and/or genetic makeup of any two parents or potential parents. (12 Dec 1998) |
| genetics, microbial | A branch of genetics which deals with the genetic mechanisms and processes of microorganisms. (12 Dec 1998) |
| genetics, population | The study of the genetic composition of populations and of the effects of factors such as selection, population size, mutation, migration, and genetic drift on the frequencies of various genotypes and phenotypes. (12 Dec 1998) |
| genetotrophic | Relating to inherited individual distinctions in nutritional requirements. Origin: G. Genesis, origin, + trophe, nourishment (05 Mar 2000) |
| genette | 1. <zoology> One of several species of small Carnivora of the genus Genetta, allied to the civets, but having the scent glands less developed, and without a pouch. The common genet (Genetta vulgaris) of Southern Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa, is dark gray, spotted with black. The long tail is banded with black and white. The Cape genet (G. Felina), and the berbe (G. Pardina), are related African species. 2. The fur of the common genet (Genetta vulgaris); also, any skin dressed in imitation of this fur. Origin: F. Genette, Sp. Gineta, fr. Ar. Jarnei. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |