Meaning of the word "genetically modified" in English

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genetically modified

US /dʒəˌnet.ɪ.kəl.i ˈmɑː.də.faɪd/
UK /dʒəˌnet.ɪ.kəl.i ˈmɑː.də.faɪd/
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Adjective

1.

having had its genetic material changed by genetic engineering

Example:
Many people are concerned about the safety of genetically modified foods.
Scientists are developing new types of genetically modified crops to resist pests.
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