Transgenic


adjective
1.
of, relating to, or containing a gene or genes transferred from another species:
transgenic mice.
adjective
1.
(of an animal or plant) containing genetic material artificially transferred from another species

transgenic trans·ge·nic (trāns-jěn’ĭk, trānz-)
adj.

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.

Of or relating to the study of transgenic organisms.

transgenic
(trāns-jěn’ĭk)
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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