genetic profiling genetic fingerprinting | the procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person's body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification |
genetic screening | analyzing a group of people to determine genetic susceptibility to a particular disease, genetic screening of infants for phenylketonuria |
billiard marker | a device for keeping the score in a game of billiards |
felt-tip pen felt-tipped pen felt tip Magic Marker | a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker) |
marker | some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something, the buoys were markers for the channel |
marker | a writing implement for making a mark |
yard marker | (football) a marker indicating the yard line |
heredity genetic endowment | the total of inherited attributes |
genotype genetic constitution | the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism |
genetic marker | a specific gene that produces a recognizable trait and can be used in family or population studies |
genetic map | graphical representation of the arrangement of genes on a chromosome |
genetics genetic science | the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms |
genetic engineering gene-splicing recombinant DNA technology | the technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism |
developmental psychology genetic psychology child psychology | the branch of psychology that studies the social and mental development of children |
DNA fingerprint genetic fingerprint | biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs, often used for evidence in criminal law cases |
genetic counseling | guidance for prospective parents on the likelihood of genetic disorders in their future children |
marker marking mark | a distinguishing symbol, the owner's mark was on all the sheep |
mutation genetic mutation chromosomal mutation | (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure, any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism |
genetic code | the ordering of nucleotides in DNA molecules that carries the genetic information in living cells |
genetic disease genetic disorder genetic abnormality genetic defect congenital disease inherited disease inherited disorder hereditary disease hereditary condition | a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically |
familial genetic hereditary inherited transmitted transmissible | occurring among members of a family usually by heredity, an inherited disease, familial traits, genetically transmitted features |
genetic genetical | of or relating to the science of genetics, genetic research |
genetic | pertaining to or referring to origin, genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work |
genic genetic genetical | of or relating to or produced by or being a gene, genic combinations, genetic code |