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gene-nappers

gene-nappers is the plural of gene-napper.

Meaning of gene-napper

Noun

gene-napper (plural gene-nappers)

  1. A person who appropriates DNA or other genetic material from another human being without permission with the intent of uncovering private information
    • "No degree of personal vigilance can prevent gene-nappers from wreaking havoc in the private lives of others." -- Jacob M. Appel, American bioethicist, 'Gene-nappers,’ like identity thieves, new threat of digital age, 2009

Questions about gene-nappers

What is gene-nappers the plural of?
Gene-nappers is the plural of gene-napper.

Words near gene-nappers in the dictionary

  1. gene-altered
  2. gene-engineered
  3. gene-manipulated
  4. gene-modified
  5. gene-napper
  6. gene-nappers
  7. geneagenesis
  8. geneagenetic
  9. geneagram
  10. geneagrams
  11. geneal

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