genetica

genetics

noun jeh-NEH-tee-kah Rare

Origin: Greek genetikos, from genesis 'origin'

Usage Note

Genetica is feminine and is used as both a noun ('genetics' as a science) and an adjective (malattia genetica = genetic disease). As an adjective it agrees in gender: fattore genetico (m) vs predisposizione genetica (f). The plural of the adjective is genetici / genetiche.

Examples

"La genetica ha rivoluzionato la medicina moderna."

Natural Translation

Genetics has revolutionised modern medicine.

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