Los Éticos Flashcards
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los alimentos genéticamente modificados
genetically modified foods
Refers to food products that have been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
la clonación
cloning
The process of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism.
el tratamiento
treatment
Refers to the management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating a disease or condition.
el embrión
embryo
The early developmental stage of an organism after fertilization.
los valores
values
Principles or standards of behavior that are regarded as important.
la eutanasia
euthanasia
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
a favor
in favor
Indicates support for a particular opinion or proposal.
la fecundación
fertilization
The process of combining sperm and egg to form a zygote.
en contra
against
Indicates opposition to a particular opinion or proposal.
la fertilidad
fertility
The ability to conceive children or young.
arriesgado
risky
Involving the possibility of danger or loss.
los genes
genes
Units of heredity that are transferred from a parent to offspring.
ético
ethical
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
la genética
genetics
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
polémico
controversial
Likely to give rise to public disagreement.
las pruebas sobre animales
animal testing
The use of non-human animals in experiments to test the safety and efficacy of products.
prohibido
forbidden
Not allowed; banned.
las ratas
rats
Rodent species often used in scientific research.
seguro
safe
Free from harm or risk.
la reproducción
reproduction
The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced.
sospechoso
suspicious
Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
el riesgo
risk
The possibility of loss or injury.
ventajoso
advantageous
Involving or creating favorable circumstances.
la sospecha
suspicion
A feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong.
