also  ge*net*i*cal  adj 1  :  of, relating to, or involving genetics  2  :  of, relating to, caused by, or controlled by genes <a disease>  < material>  <a defect>  - compare ACQUIRED1   ge*net*i*cal*ly adv 
 
 
 
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