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genetically modified organism

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ge·net·i·cal·ly modified organism (j-nt-k-l)
n. Abbr. GMO
An organism whose genetic characteristics have been altered by the insertion of a modified gene or a gene from another organism using the techniques of genetic engineering.


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Among other things, buyers are being discouraged from maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for accidental commingling of minute quantities of genetically modified organism (GMO) wheat in non-GMO cargoes.
Wheat Journal by Wenzel, Wayne / Farm Journal
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The demonstrators demanded an end to the proliferation of genetically modified organisms and a ban on the use of biotech weapons.
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