genetics
UK/dʒɪ'netɪks/US/dʒi'netiks/
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Definitions
n.
The branch of biology that studies heredity and genes
遗传学
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgeneticbirth, produce, kind
+
-splural
=genetics
genetic + -s = the science of genes (like physics, economics). Transparent; see gene/genetic.
Common Collocations
- 1.molecular genetics分子遗传学
- 2.population genetics群体遗传学
- 3.genetics research遗传学研究
Example Sentences
- 1.
She majored in genetics at university.
- 2.
Advances in genetics have transformed medicine.