noun
geneticist
juh-NEHT-ih-sihst
noun
1
A scientist who studies genes and heredity.
"The geneticist explained how the mutation was passed down."
"She trained as a geneticist before moving into medicine."
2
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating genetic conditions.
"The family was referred to a geneticist for further testing."
How to Use Geneticist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or field of study is genes and heredity.
Word Forms
geneticists plural
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Etymology
From genetic plus the suffix -ist ("person who practices or studies").