genetic spiral

noun

A spiral line that passes through the point of insertion of all equivalent lateral members on an axis, in order of age.

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Meanings

noungenetic spiral (plural genetic spirals)

plural genetic spirals

  1. biologyA spiral line that passes through the point of insertion of all equivalent lateral members on an axis, in order of age.
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APA

genetic spiral. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genetic%20spiral

MLA

“genetic spiral.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genetic%20spiral. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “genetic spiral,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genetic%20spiral.

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