transgenic

trans·gen·ic

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Definitions of transgenic word

adjective transgenic of, relating to, or containing a gene or genes transferred from another species: transgenic mice. 1
adjective transgenic relating to transplanted genes 1
adjective transgenic Transgenic plants or animals contain genetic material that has been added to them from another species. 0
adjective transgenic containing genetic material artificially transferred from another species 0
adjective transgenic having genetic material, in all cells, that includes a gene or DNA sequence transferred by means of genetic engineering from a genetically unlike organism 0

before 1980

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1980-85

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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