The professor of medical genetics
Example: The professor of medical genetics explained the new gene therapy.
Definition
"The professor of medical genetics" refers to an academic expert who specializes in the study of genes and heredity in humans. This person typically conducts research, teaches students, and advances knowledge in medical genetics, often working at a university or research institution.
Etymology
The phrase "the professor of medical genetics" combines "professor," derived from the Latin 'professorem,' meaning one who declares publicly or teaches, with "medical genetics," where "medical" comes from the Latin 'medicus,' meaning physician, and "genetics" from the Greek 'genetikos,' meaning pertaining to origin or birth. Together, the phrase denotes a teacher or expert in the medical study of genes.
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"The professor of medical genetics" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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