Meaning of the word "genetic engineering" in English

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genetic engineering

US /dʒəˌnet.ɪk ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
UK /dʒəˌnet.ɪk ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.

Example:
Advances in genetic engineering have opened new possibilities in medicine.
The debate over the ethics of genetic engineering continues.
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