Genetics

Genetics

The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other organisms. So, for example, there is human genetics, mouse genetics, fruitfly genetics, etc.

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genetics

Biology; Parasitology

The branch of science dealing with the principles of heredity and variation in animals and plants.

genet

Natural environment; Coral reefs

In corals, the genetic individual that results from a single planula. For clonal corals, e.g., Acropora, a genet often includes numerous asexually-produced individuals (ramets).

genetic

Archaeology; Evolution

Related to genes. A gene is a sequence of nucleotides coding for a protein (or, in some cases, part of a protein); a unit of heredity.

genetics

Archaeology; Evolution

The study of genes and their relationship to characteristics of organisms.

genetics

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The study of the mechanisms of heredity and biological variation.

tampon

Parenting; Birth control

A tubular-shaped barrier made from cotton or other sponge-like material that is used to stop blood from leaving the vagina during menstruation.

abdomen

Parenting; Birth control

The belly , that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. The abdomen is separated anatomically from the chest by the diaphragm , ...

abdominal

Parenting; Birth control

Relating to the abdomen, the belly , that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis. The abdomen is separated anatomically from the ...

abdominal pain

Parenting; Birth control

Pain in the belly (the abdomen). Abdominal pain can come from conditions affecting a variety of organs. The abdomen is an anatomical area that is bounded by the lower margin of ...

abortion

Parenting; Birth control

In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes, and placenta) from the uterus. It is the loss of a pregnancy and does ...

abstinence

Parenting; Birth control

A literal definition of abstinence refers to some form of voluntary self-denial. This could be refraining from sugar, alcohol, etc. Today it generally refers to a intentional ...