Preferred Term:
genetic engineering
Definition:
Directed modification of the gene complement of a living organism by such techniques as altering the DNA, substituting genetic material by means of a virus, transplanting whole nuclei, transplanting cell hybrids, etc.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
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Entry Terms:
- genetic manipulation
- genetic modification
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17343
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