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transgenic
[ trans-jen-ik, tranz‑ ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or containing a gene or genes transferred from another species:
transgenic mice.
transgenic
/ trænzˈdʒɛnɪk /
adjective
- (of an animal or plant) containing genetic material artificially transferred from another species
transgenic
/ trăns-jĕn′ĭk /
- Relating to an organism whose genome has been altered by the transfer of a gene or genes from another species or breed. Transgenic organisms are used in research to help determine the function of the inserted gene, while in industry they are used to produce a desired substance.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of transgenic1
First recorded in 1980–85
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Example Sentences
The second half chronicles the advent of recent biotechnologies and their often bumpy rollouts, leading to squeamishness about genetically modified food and a blunder that resulted in accidentally transgenic cattle.
From Science News
They did share resources—for example, Baric sent the transgenic mice with human lung receptors to Wuhan.
In addition, researchers could apply for exemptions to work on ongoing experiments involving expensive materials or rare animals, such as a specialized strain of transgenic mice.
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