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genético

genetic

adjective heh-NEH-tee-koh Less Common

Usage Note

Genético agrees in gender and number: genética, genéticos, genéticas. The noun la genética means genetics as a science. A common phrase is herencia genética (genetic inheritance). Do not confuse with genial (brilliant/great), which looks superficially similar.

Examples

"Los investigadores estudian los factores genéticos de la enfermedad."

Natural Translation

Researchers study the genetic factors of the disease.

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