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genic

adjective gen·ic \ˈjē-nik, ˈje-\

Definition of GENIC

:  genetic 2b
— gen·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of GENIC

gene + 1-ic
First Known Use: 1918
Medical Dictionary

genic

adjective gen·ic \ˈjēn-ik, ˈjen-\

Medical Definition of GENIC

:  genetic 2
—gen·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. genic
  2. -genic
  3. genic balance
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