Transgenic (adjective)

Relating to or involving the transfer of genetic material from one organism to another, especially in the production of transgenic organisms.

Origin:

Derived from the prefix trans- meaning "across, beyond" and the root word -genic meaning "produced by" or "generated by".

Examples:

1. Transgenic mice were used in the study of cancer.
2. Transgenic plants have been developed to be resistant to pests.
3. The transgenic organism was created by inserting a gene from one species into the genome of another.
4. The transgenic fish were engineered to grow faster than their wild counterparts.
5. Transgenic technologies have been used in the production of genetically modified crops.