(Learning Modules / Biology / DNA / Glossary) Pertaining to genes or DNA, for example genetic disease, genetic engineering
Type: Term Pronunciation: jĕ-net′ik Definitions: 1. Pertaining to genetics; genetical.
[Adjective] To describe how characteristics are passed on through generations by genes.
Inherited.
[adj] - of or relating to the science of genetics
(genetics) Related to genes. Genetic treatments are treatments that use genes. If a condition is called 'genetic' it means it is caused by a fault in one or more genes and may have been inherited.
To do with genes
Genetic is a term that refers to genes- the characteristics inherited from a family member.
Inherited through genes.
Genetic: Having to do with genes and genetic information.
Ge·net'ic (je*nĕt'ĭk) adjective Same as Genetical . 
<biology> Pertaining to reproduction or to birth or origin. ... (07 May 1998) ... 
genetical adjective of or relating to the science of genetics; `genetic research`
(jә-net´ik) pertaining to or determined by genes. pertaining to reproduction or to birth or origin, such as a genetic code or genetic marker.
• (a.) Same as Genetical.
pertaining to reproduction, or to birth or origin.
Determined by genes. Inherited conditions are genetic.
Any condition, disease or characterisitic that is transmitted genetically from the parent to the offspring. Synonym(s): Hereditary
(Gr. genesis, origin) Having to do with the origin and the development of anything. -- K.F.
Having to do with genes and genetic information.
Inherited; having to do with information that is passed from parents to offspring through genes in sperm and egg cells.
pertaining to genes or any of their effects. A gene is the smallest physical piece of heredity. It determines what features we will pass on to our children as well as which ones we have gained from our biological parents.
relating to the study of heredity and variation in organisms
Having to do with genes and genetic information.
Determined by genes. Inherited conditions are genetic.