genetic modification

genetic modification
the commercial application of genetic engineering to the production of novel foodstuffs etc

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  • genetic engineering — ➔ engineering * * * genetic engineering UK US noun [U] (also genetic modification) PRODUCTION ► the science of changing the structure of genes, used especially in developing new food products and in medicine …   Financial and business terms

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