cloning (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkloʊnɪŋ/

Definition

The process of creating a genetically identical copy of a cell, tissue, or an entire organism.

Examples

• The ethical implications of human cloning are a subject of intense debate worldwide.

• Reproductive cloning aims to create a new organism that is an exact genetic copy of another.

• Therapeutic cloning involves creating embryonic stem cells for medical research and treatment.

Synonyms of cloning

Words with a similar meaning to cloning:

• replication
• duplication
• reproduction
• biocopying

Antonyms of cloning

Words with the opposite meaning to cloning:

• original
• diversity

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