Meaning of the word "genetic modification" in English

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genetic modification

US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
UK /dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Noun

the process of altering the genetic material of an organism, typically to produce a desired characteristic or to remove an undesirable one

Example:
Scientists are exploring genetic modification to create disease-resistant crops.
There is ongoing debate about the ethics of human genetic modification.