genetic database

noun

UK /dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

A genetic database is a big computer collection of information about genes that scientists can look at.

The doctor searched the genetic database to learn more about the rare illness.

SYNONYMS

gene bank DNA database genomic database genetic archive bioinformatics database

RELATED WORDS

genome DNA gene bioinformatics heredity

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A collection of DNA profiles used by police to help solve crimes.

Detectives checked the genetic database for a match to the sample.

3. A stored set of genetic sequences shared by researchers around the world.

She uploaded her results to a public genetic database for other scientists to study.

4. A record of genetic information about plants or animals kept for breeding or conservation.

The farm keeps a genetic database of its best milk-producing cows.