biogenetics

[ bahy-oh-juh-net-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. genetic engineering.

biogenetics

/ ˌbaɪəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the branch of biology concerned with altering the genomes of living organisms

Other Words From

• bio·ge·netic adjective
• bio·ge·neti·cist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of biogenetics¹

bio- + genetics

Example Sentences

China’s economic power is also fueling a large-scale military buildup of both conventional and nuclear forces, along with asymmetric weapons in areas like space, cyber, deep sea and biogenetics, Mr. Yu said, while the government’s monopoly on power “also allows Beijing to impose strict control over financial resources, forcing non-state businesses to rely on state financing and banking institutions.”

From Washington Times

Tweeter: "It seems politics has made you forget the basics of science. Homosexuality is partly a result of biogenetics"

From BBC

“The Serpent’s Promise” ends with an engaging exploration of altruism, a central Christian virtue that biogenetics has recently established as a deep part our human nature.

From Washington Post

The Senate is taking up the Patent Reform Act, which would significantly overhaul a 1952 law and, supporters say, bring the patent system in line with 21st century technology of biogenetics and artificial intelligence.

From Time

As for promising areas like software, biogenetics and nanotechnologies, Mr. Lauk said Germany was “nowhere.”

From New York Times