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cloning

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/kluˈnaʒɐ̃j̃/clo·na·gem

Definition

1

The process of producing a genetically identical copy of an organism, cell, or DNA molecule.

Usage examples

The cloning of Dolly the sheep was a scientific milestone.
Therapeutic cloning is a promising field of research.

Common combinations

human cloningDNA cloningembryo cloningcloning techniques