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Genetics

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Definition: The branch of science concerned with the means and consequences of transmission and generation of the components of biological inheritance. (Stedman, 26th ed)  the discipline (education, history, etc) only; use GENETIC PHENOMENA or specifics treed under it for genetic processes and properties of organisms, or the qualifier / genet with specific anatomical terms, organisms, diseases, etc.   
See Also Genetic Phenomena; Genetic Processes; Genetic Structures; Histocompatibility Testing
Examples Cytogenetics; Genetic Research; Genetics, Behavioral; Genetics, Medical; Genetics, Microbial; Genetics, Population; Genomics; Immunogenetics; Molecular Biology; Pharmacogenetics; Radiation Genetics

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