gene editing

noun
UK: /ˈdʒiːn ˈedɪtɪŋ/
US: /ˈdʒiːn ˈedɪtɪŋ/

  1. A technology that allows scientists to change the DNA of living organisms.

    1. Gene editing can help to treat some diseases.
    2. The possibilities of gene editing raise many ethical considerations for future.

  2. The process of modifying the genes of a cell or organism, often to cure diseases or improve traits.

    1. Gene editing is a new area of science.
    2. Scientists are exploring how gene editing can improve crop production for global needs.

Synonyms

genetic modification
gene editing verb

  1. Modifying genes using technologies like CRISPR.

    1. Scientists are gene editing cells in the lab.
    2. They are gene editing to prevent genetic diseases from spreading.
gene editing adjective

  1. Relating to the modification of genes.

    1. This is a gene editing technology, very complex.
    2. The gene editing research has promising possibilities for treating inherited disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gene editing" in English means: A technology that allows scientists to change the DNA of living organisms., The process of modifying the genes of a cell or organism, often to cure diseases or improve traits..

The phonetic transcription of "gene editing" is /ˈdʒiːn ˈedɪtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈdʒiːn ˈedɪtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gene editing": genetic modification.

Example usage of "gene editing": "Gene editing can help to treat some diseases.". More examples on the page.