Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Genetic Enhancement

The use of genetic methodologies to improve functional capacities of an organism rather than to treat disease.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The use of genetic methodologies to improve functional capacities of an organism rather than to treat disease.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Enhancement, Genetic
  • Enhancements, Genetic
  • Genetic Enhancements

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Aspects Covered

7 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, standards, statistics & numerical data.

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Indexing Annotation

not for therapeutic procedures (=GENE THERAPY)

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History Note

2002; use GENE ENGINEERING 1997-2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Genetic Engineering (1996-2001)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. E05.104.500
  2. E05.393.420w.451
  3. J01.897w.120w.050w.250.500

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NLM Classification

QU 550.5.G47

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Genetic Enhancement. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D024861. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D024861
  2. Genetic Enhancement. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123021434