Meaning of the word transgenic in English

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transgenic

US /trænzˈdʒen.ɪk/

UK /trænzˈdʒen.ɪk/

relating to or denoting an organism that contains genetic material into which DNA from an unrelated organism has been artificially introduced

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Scientists developed transgenic crops to be resistant to pests.

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The study focused on the effects of transgenic animals in medical research.

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