| genetically modified | |
| —adj | |
| GM denoting or derived from an organism whose DNA has been altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects: genetically modified food | |
| genetic modification | |
| —n | |
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| Main Entry: | genetic modification |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | any alteration of genetic material, as in agriculture, to make them capable of producing new substances or performing new functions; also called genetic engineering, genetic manipulation, gene splicing, [gene technology], recombinant DNA technology |
| Usage: | science |