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transgenic
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trans·gen·ic  (trns-jnk, trnz-)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or being an organism whose genome has been altered by the transfer of a gene or genes from another species or breed: transgenic mice; transgenic plants.
2. Of or relating to the study of transgenic organisms: transgenic research.
transgenic [trænzˈdʒɛnɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) (of an animal or plant) containing genetic material artificially transferred from another species
transgenic  (trns-jnk)
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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transgenic [trænzˈdʒenɪk] ADJ → transgénico
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