/ ˌtrænzˈdʒenɪk; NAmE ; ˈtræns-/ adjective , noun
( biology )
■ adjective
( of a plant or an animal ) having genetic material introduced from another type of plant or animal :
transgenic crops
SYN genetically modified
► trans·gen·ic·ally / -kli/ adverb
■ noun
1.
trans·gen·ics [ pl. ] the study or practice of creating transgenic plants or animals
2.
[ C ] a transgenic plant or animal
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WORD ORIGIN
1980s: from trans- across + gene + -ic .