Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z genoproteomic Describing the application of genomics to proteomics genorheithrum A stream of migration of genes or a genus. genoserotyping genomic serotyping genosome A lipid-DNA complex used for gene delivery in gene therapy genospecies A species (group of organisms that can interbreed) identified and characterised by means of genetics. genostress genetic stress genosubtype A subtype of a genotype genosubtyping The process of determining a genosubtype genotoxic Capable of damaging genetic material such as DNA, and thus causing mutations or possibly cancer. genotoxically In a genotoxic manner genotoxicant genotoxin genotoxicity The condition of being genotoxic. genotoxicological Relating to genotoxicology genotoxicology The branch of toxicology that deals with the genetic effects of toxic substances, especially to the production of mutation by chemical means genotoxin Any substance capable of causing damage to cellular DNA and thus producing mutations or cancer. genotranscriptome A genome and/or related transcriptome genotranscriptomic Relating to a genotranscriptome genotropic Relating to genotropism genotropism The reciprocal attraction between carriers of the same or related latent recessive genes genotypable Capable of being genotyped. genotype The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism. genotypewise With regard to genotypes genotypic Of or pertaining to a genotype genotypical Of or relating to a genotype. genotypically With reference to a genotype genotypification The typification of genotypes genotypify Synonym of genotype. genotyping The process of determining a genotype genotypization The formation, or the identification of genotypes; genotyping genovar A genovariant genovariant A genetic variant genovariation genetic variation Genovesa An island in Ecuador, one of the Galapagos Islands. genovese Of or pertaining to Genoa. genovino A gold coin used in the Republic of Genoa from 1252 to 1415. genpop The general population of a prison. genpuku A Japanese coming-of-age ceremony modelled after an early Tang Dynasty Chinese custom. genre A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks. genrefication Shelving of library books or similar works based on genre. genrefy To sort a library collection so that books of the same genre are shelved together. genreless Without a genre. genrelessness Absence of genre. genrelization The pigeonholing of people as a result of the genre of music, fashion, or lifestyle to which they adhere. genric Pertaining to genre. genro A body of elder statesmen of Japan, formerly used as informal advisors to the Emperor. gens A legally defined unit of Roman society, being a collection of people related through a common ancestor by birth, marriage or adoption, possibly over many generations, and sharing the same nomen gentilicium. GenSec Syllabic abbreviation of General Secretary Gensel A surname from German. Genseric A male given name of mainly historical use, borne by a king of the Vandals. genset An internal combustion engine equipped with an electric generator, such as an industrial unit, a farmstead unit, or a range-extender trailer extending the range of battery-powered electric vehicles. genship Clipped compound of generation ship. gensing A district of St Leonards, and ward in Hastings borough, East Sussex, England (OS grid ref TQ8009). Gensler A surname. Genson A surname from French. gent A gentleman. genta Gentamicin. gentamicin A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic mixture, derived from an actinomycete (Micromonospora echinospora), extensively used as the sulfate in treating severe systemic bacterial infections (as of the urinary tract); (3R,4R,5R)-2-{[(1S,2S,3R,4S,6R)-4,6-diamino-3-{[(2R,3R,6S)-3-amino-6-[(1R)-1-(methylamino)ethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxy}-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxy}-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)oxane-3,5-diol. genteel Affectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite. genteelish Somewhat genteel. genteelism Genteel behaviour. genteelize To make genteel. genteelly In a genteel manner. genteelness The quality of being genteel. Genter A surname from German. genthelvite An isometric-hextetrahedral mineral containing beryllium, oxygen, silicon, sulfur, and zinc. genthite A hydrous nickel-magnesium silicate mineral. Genthner A surname from German. gentiamarin A glycoside found in gentian plants gentian Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers. gentianaceous Of or relating to the family Gentianaceae of flowering plants. gentianella Any gentian-family flowering plant of the genus Gentianella. gentianic Only used in gentianic acid gentianine A crystalline alkaloid solid obtained from gentian. gentianophilic Readily staining with gentian violet. gentianophilous Readily staining with gentian violet. gentianophobic Not readily staining with gentian violet. gentianose A crystallizable trisaccharide obtained from the gentian. gentianwort A plant of species Tachiadenus carinatus. genticide The killing of a race or nation of people; the slaughter of an ethnic group; a genocide. gentile Non-Jewish. gentiledom The realm or sphere of non-Jewish people. gentilesse Courtesy, refinement; gentleness. gentilhomme A French gentleman. gentilic Tribal or national. gentilicial Indicative of the family or lineage. gentilician Synonym of gentilicial. gentilicious Synonym of gentilicial. gentilicium Synonym of nomen gentilicium. gentilish heathenish; pagan gentilism heathenism; paganism; the worship of pagan gods gentilitial specific to a people; national gentilitian Synonym of gentilitial. gentilitious Synonym of gentilitial. gentility The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior. gentilization The process of making something non-Jewish. gentilize To render (something) gentile gentilizing Causing one to become, or becoming, a gentile. gentiobiase cellobiase gentiobiose A disaccharide consisting of two D-glucose units gentiobioside Any glycoside of gentiobiose gentiobiosidoacovenoside A particular steroid glycoside. gentiobiosyl Relating to gentiobiose gentiobiosylnerigoside A particular steroid glycoside. gentiobiosylodoroside A particular steroid glycoside. gentiobiosyloleandrin A particular steroid glycoside. gentiobiulose A particular disaccharide. gentiocyanin Any of a group of cyanin glucosides present in gentian flowers gentiodelphin An anthocyanin derivative present in gentian flowers gentiolactone A secoiridoid dilactone, 4-ethyl-4-hydroxy-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-1 H,8H-pyrano[3,4-c]-pyran-3,8-dione, present in Gentiana triflora gentiopicrin A bitter glycoside ((5R-trans)-5-ethenyl-6-(b-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-5,6-dihydro-1H,3H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-1-one) found in gentians gentiopicroside Synonym of gentiopicrin. gentisate 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate (any salt of ester of gentisic acid) gentisein 1⋅3⋅7-trihydroxyxanthone, found in the form of its methyl ether (gentisin) in gentian root, or obtained synthetically by condensing phloroglucinol with hydroquinone carboxylic acid. gentish Gentlemanly. gentisin gentianin gentle Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition. gentlebeing Polite term of address for any sentient being, human or otherwise. gentleboy A young gentleman. gentlefolk People of superior social position. gentlefolks Synonym of gentlefolk. gentlegirl A polite form of address for a young woman. gentlehood The state of being of good or gentle birth; good breeding. gentlelady A form of address for a woman. Also a reference to a female member of a legislature. gentleman Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man. gentlemanhood The qualities or condition of a gentleman. gentlemanish Displaying the qualities of a gentleman. gentlemanism gentlemanly behaviour or attitudes. gentlemanize To make gentlemanly. gentlemanlike Like a gentleman; courteous. gentlemanlikely In a gentlemanlike manner. gentlemanlikeness The quality of being gentlemanlike. gentlemanlily In a gentlemanly manner. gentlemanliness The state of being a gentleman. gentlemanly Of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a gentleman or gentlemen. gentlemanship The quality of being a gentleman, i.e. good manners. gentleness The state of being gentle. gentleperson A gentle person of any gender; a member of the gentry. gentlepersonly Having the manners or behavior of a gentleperson; having social graces; polite. gentleship The deportment or conduct of a gentleman. gentlesir A polite form of address for a man. gentlesome Characterised or marked by gentleness; mild; tender. gentlesse gentilesse; gentleness gentlethem Polite term of address for a non-binary person. gentlewoman A woman of the nobility. gentlewomanhood The qualities or condition of a gentlewoman. gentlewomanlike Characteristic of a gentlewoman; having the qualities of a gentlewoman. gentlewomanliness The quality of being gentlewomanly. gentlewomanly Having the manners or behavior of a gentlewoman; having social graces; polite. gently Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly. gentman A gentleman.