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generalized tonic-clonic

Tonic-clonic seizures that are generalized, meaning they are caused by discharges from both sides of the brain.

generalized transduction

The ability of certain phages to transduce any gene in the bacterial chromosome. Form of transduction in which any region of the Host genome can be transduced. See specialized transduction.

generic drug

A drug not protected by trademark registration (not a name brand drug). Normally at a reduced cost.

genetic

Pertaining to genes. Typically used when referring to the study of genes or when the cause of a disease is somehow traced to genes.

Genetic assimilation

Eventual Extinction of a natural species as massive pollen flow occurs from another related species and the older crop becomes more like the new crop.

Genetic disease

A disease that has its origin in changes to the genetic material, DNA. Usually refers to diseases that are inherited in a Mendelian fashion, although noninherited forms of cancer also result from DNA mutation.

genetic disorder

a disease, Disability, or difference caused by an abnormal gene that is inherited genetically.

Genetic drift

random variation in gene frequency from one generation to another.

genetic engineering

Popular term for recombinant DNA technology.

genetic fine structure

The structure of the gene analyzed at the level of the smallest units of recombination and mutation (nucleotides).

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