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designer gene

–noun
a gene altered or created by genetic engineering, esp. for use in gene therapy.

Origin:
1980–85
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designer gene  
n.  A gene modified or created by genetic engineering.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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