geneticist

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geneticist

A geneticist examines a DNA model in the laboratory.

Definition

Noun: A scientist who specializes in genetics, the branch of biology concerned with the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.

Usage

A "geneticist" is a professional title for a researcher or scientist whose primary field of study is genetics. The word is used to identify someone's profession or area of expertise. - The geneticist presented her findings on inherited traits. - He is a leading geneticist studying plant DNA.

Examples
  • The geneticist sequenced the genome to identify the mutation.
  • A team of geneticists published a paper on the evolution of the virus.
  • She consulted a geneticist to understand her family's medical history.
Advanced Usage
  • Population geneticist: A geneticist who studies genetic variation within and between populations.
    • The population geneticist analyzed the DNA samples to track human migration patterns.
  • Molecular geneticist: A geneticist who focuses on the structure and function of genes at the molecular level.
    • The molecular geneticist is investigating how a specific gene is regulated.
Variants and Related Words
  • Genetics (n): The scientific study of genes and heredity.
    • She majored in genetics before becoming a geneticist.
  • Genetic (adj): Relating to genes or heredity.
    • They are researching the genetic causes of the disease.
Synonyms
  • Heredity researcher
  • Genomics scientist (Note: While closely related, genomics is a specific sub-field within genetics.)
Related Phrases
  • To work as a geneticist: To have a career in genetics.
    • After her PhD, she began to work as a geneticist at the institute.
  • Geneticist's perspective: The viewpoint or analysis provided by an expert in genetics.
    • From a geneticist's perspective, the trait was clearly dominant.
geneticist

A geneticist examines a DNA model in the laboratory.

Noun
  1. a biologist who specializes in genetics