genetic and generic - a genetic element； generic drugs

genetic

adjective

/dʒəˈnetɪk/

​connected with genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing that control its physical characteristics) or genetics (= the study of genes)

genetic and environmental factors

genetic abnormalities

There are about 4 000 inherited human genetic diseases.

genetic research/techniques

generic

adjective

/dʒəˈnerɪk/

1 shared by, including or typical of a whole group of things; not specific

‘Vine fruit’ is the generic term for currants and raisins.

2 ​(of a product, especially a drug) not using the name of the company that made it

The doctor offered me a choice of a branded or a generic drug.

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