genetic

genetic
also genetical adjective Etymology: genesis Date: 1831 1. relating to or determined by the origin, development, or causal antecedents of something 2. a. of, relating to, or involving genetics b. of, relating to, caused by, or controlled by genes <
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genetic variation
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genetically adverb

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