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Genacide

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

1. (Noun) The deliberate killing or extermination of a particular gene or genetic variation.

2. (Noun) The intentional eradication or destruction of a whole set of genes or genetic information within a population.

3. (Verb) To selectively eliminate or wipe out specific genes or genetic traits within a population.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun: The genacide of a specific gene in the population resulted in the loss of a particular physical characteristic.
2. Noun: Genacide is considered highly unethical and a violation of genetic diversity.
3. Noun: The government implemented a policy of genacide to remove the gene responsible for a hereditary disease.
4. Verb: Scientists are researching ways to genacide harmful genetic mutations in order to prevent certain disorders.
5. Verb: The technological advancements in gene-editing tools have made it easier to genacide specific traits.
6. Verb: The controversial experiment aimed to genacide the gene associated with a susceptibility to a particular virus.

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