transgenic

[trans-jen-ik, tranz‐]

adjective

of, relating to, or containing a gene or genes transferred from another species: transgenic mice.

Origin of transgenic

First recorded in 1980–85

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British Dictionary definitions for transgenic

transgenic

adjective

(of an animal or plant) containing genetic material artificially transferred from another species

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transgenic in Medicine

transgenic

[trăns-jĕn′ĭk, trănz-]

adj.

Of, relating to, or being an organism whose genome has been altered by the transfer of a gene or genes from another species or breed:transgenic mice.

Of or relating to the study of transgenic organisms.

transgenic in Science

transgenic

[trăns-jĕn′ĭk]

Relating to an organism whose genome has been altered by the transfer of a gene or genes from another species or breed. Transgenic organisms are used in research to help determine the function of the inserted gene, while in industry they are used to produce a desired substance.