Clonal (adjective)

1. Relating to or involving a clone, a genetically identical copy of an organism.
2. Relating to or produced by asexual reproduction, where a single organism or cell gives rise to multiple copies that are genetically identical to the parent.

Origin:

From the latin word clonus which means "twig" or "branch" and the suffix -al meaning "related to" or "pertaining to".

Examples:

1. The clonal colony of bacteria was grown in the lab.
2. The clonal expansion of cancer cells is a key feature of tumor growth.
3. Clonal selection is a theory in immunology that explains how the immune system generates a diverse set of immune cells.
4. Clonal propagation is a method of plant breeding that involves taking cuttings from a mother plant to create genetically identical offspring.
5. The clonal line of cells were used to study the genetics of certain diseases.