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      • genetically modified adjective uk / dʒəˌnet.ɪ.k ə l.i ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪd / us / dʒəˌnet̬.ɪ.k ə l.i ˈmɑː.də.faɪd / (also genetically engineered) Add to word list Add to word list C1 A genetically modified plant or animal has had some of its genes changed scientifically: genetically modified food / crops
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      GENETICALLY MODIFIED - Cambridge English Dictionary

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  3. www.britannica.com › science › genetically-modifiedGenetically modified organism (GMO) | Definition, Examples ...

    3 days ago · A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose DNA has been modified in the laboratory in order to favour the expression of desired physiological traits or the production of desired biological products.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › genetically-modifiedGENETICALLY MODIFIED - Cambridge English Dictionary

    GENETICALLY MODIFIED definition: 1. A genetically modified plant or animal has had some of its genes changed scientifically: 2. A…. Learn more.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Genetically_modified_organismGenetically modified organism - Wikipedia

    Definition. The definition of a genetically modified organism (GMO) is not clear and varies widely between countries, international bodies, and other communities. At its broadest, the definition of a GMO can include anything that has had its genes altered, including by nature.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › genetically-modifiedGENETICALLY MODIFIED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Genetically modified definition: denoting or derived from an organism whose DNA has been altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects. See examples of GENETICALLY MODIFIED used in a sentence.

  7. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopediaGenetically Modified Organisms - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Article. Vocabulary. A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. For thousands of years, humans have used breeding methods to modify organisms. Corn, cattle, and even dogs have been selectively bred over generations to have certain desired traits.

  8. www.who.int › item › food-genetically-modifiedFood, genetically modified - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 1, 2014 · What are genetically modified (GM) organisms and GM foods? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination.

  9. www.genome.gov › Genetically-Modified-OrganismGenetically Modified Organism (GMO) - National Human Genome ...

    Apr 25, 2022 · Definition. GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.

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