How to Pronounce "biogenetics"
word
ˌbaɪoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪks
by-oh-juh-NET-iks
ˌbaɪəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪks
by-oh-juh-NET-iks
Definition
The scientific study of how genes and biological processes influence living organisms, especially focusing on how traits are inherited and modified.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbaɪoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪks
British English
ˌbaɪəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
by-oh-juh-NET-iks
UK
by-oh-juh-NET-iks
Listen in Context
Biogenetics helps scientists understand inherited diseases.
Many breakthroughs in medicine come from biogenetics research.
Students learn about biogenetics in advanced biology classes.
The future of personalized medicine largely depends on advancements in biogenetics.