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cloning

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: replication, duplication, reproduction, biocopying

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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.

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