variants also genetical
as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders

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Recent Examples of genetic The sisters documented their journey on TikTok, which sparked conversations with followers about genetic testing and preventative measures. Ashley Vega, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 His laboratory’s successes include the discovery of a genetic link for lung cancer that helped inform its drug treatment. Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025 The discovery highlights the frog’s unique physical characteristics and genetic divergence from related species. Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025 Factors including age, family history, inherited genetic faults and lifestyle factors like alcohol intake and physical activity can influence breast cancer risk. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for genetic

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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genetic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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