genetic modification

noun
UK: /dʒəˌnetɪk mɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /dʒəˌnetɪk mɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The process of changing the genes of a plant or animal.

    1. Genetic modification makes crops resistant to disease.
    2. The long-term effects of genetic modification on ecosystems are still being studied.

  2. A change made to the genes of a plant, animal, or other organism.

    1. This food has genetic modification.
    2. Concerns are raised about the safety of widespread genetic modification in agriculture.

Synonyms

genetic engineering gene editing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "genetic modification" in English means: The process of changing the genes of a plant or animal., A change made to the genes of a plant, animal, or other organism..

The phonetic transcription of "genetic modification" is /dʒəˌnetɪk mɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /dʒəˌnetɪk mɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "genetic modification": genetic engineering, gene editing.

Example usage of "genetic modification": "Genetic modification makes crops resistant to disease.". More examples on the page.