genetics
UK: dʒɪˈnɛtɪks | US: dʒəˈnɛtɪks
n. the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
n. the genetic properties or features of an organism
The word "genetics" derives from the Greek genesis (origin, creation), via the German Genetik (coined by biologist William Bateson in 1905). The root gene refers to hereditary units (from Greek genos, "race, kind"), while -tics parallels suffixes like -ics (e.g., physics), marking it as a scientific discipline. The term reflects the field’s focus on the "study of inherited traits."
Modern genetics has revolutionized our understanding of diseases.
She specializes in plant genetics and crop improvement.
The genetics of the population showed surprising diversity.
Advances in genetics may lead to personalized medicine.
His research bridges genetics and evolutionary biology.