genetically modified

British  

adjective

1.  GM.  denoting or derived from an organism whose DNA has been altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects: genetically modified food

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Other Word Forms

• genetic modification noun

Example Sentences

To investigate this further, scientists used genetically modified mice.

From Science Daily

Kluh’s district uses X-rays to sterilize males but there are other methods, such as using genetically modified insects or ones infected with bacteria.

From Los Angeles Times

To investigate this question, researchers studied genetically modified versions of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.

From Science Daily

The researchers conducted experiments using genetically modified mice and laboratory grown cells.

From Science Daily

Though they later held meetings to smooth over their differences, the network is again livid following the reauthorization of German agrochemical giant Bayer's dicamba herbicide for sprayed use on genetically modified soybean and cotton.

From Barron's