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Added 9 October 2026

geneticist

/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪ.sɪst/ noun

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A scientist who studies genes.
A physician who diagnoses, treats, and counsels patients with genetic disorders or syndromes.

Origin

From genetic (“related to genes”) + -ist (“person following a profession or interest”).

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