B1nounsciencehealth
US/dʒəˈnet.ɪks/
UK/dʒəˈnet.ɪks/
the study of how features pass from parents to children through genes; also a person's genes
In context
She is studying genetics because she wants to work on rare diseases.
Your height depends partly on genetics and partly on diet.
Advances in genetics have changed how doctors treat cancer.
Words that go with genetics
adjective + noun
- human geneticsHuman genetics is a fast-moving field.
- modern geneticsModern genetics began with studies of pea plants.
- good geneticsShe says her skin is thanks to good genetics.
noun + preposition
- advances in geneticsAdvances in genetics raise new ethical questions.
noun + noun
- genetics researchThe university received funding for genetics research.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Genetics are a hard subject.Correct: Genetics is a hard subject.