genetic test
nounUK /dʒəˈnet.ɪk test/
US /dʒəˈnet̬.ɪk test/
A genetic test is a special check that looks at the tiny instructions inside your body to see how you are made.
The doctor did a genetic test to find out why the baby was often sick.
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2. A medical test that checks for changes in genes that may cause a disease.
She had a genetic test to see if she carried the illness in her family.
3. A test used to find out whether two people are related by family.
The genetic test showed that the two children were brother and sister.
4. A test done on plants or animals to learn about their traits.
Farmers use a genetic test to pick the strongest seeds for their crops.