Gene Doping

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /dʒin ˈdoʊpɪŋ/

Definitions of gene doping

noun a form of doping involving the manipulation of genes to improve physical abilities

Example Sentences

A1 Gene doping is when athletes use genetic manipulation to enhance their performance.

A2 Some athletes have been caught using gene doping to cheat in competitions.

B1 The practice of gene doping is considered unethical and dangerous in the world of sports.

B2 Athletes who engage in gene doping risk severe health consequences and lifetime bans from their sport.

C1 Regulations and testing for gene doping are constantly evolving to stay ahead of cheaters.

C2 The use of gene doping in professional sports undermines the integrity of fair competition.

Examples of gene doping in a Sentence

formal The use of gene doping in sports is considered unethical and against the rules.

informal I heard some athletes are trying gene doping to enhance their performance.

slang Did you know some players are cheating with gene doping?

figurative Using gene doping is like trying to cheat nature's rules in sports.

Grammatical Forms of gene doping

past tense

gene doped

plural

gene dopings

comparative

more gene doping

superlative

most gene doping

present tense

gene dope

future tense

will gene dope

perfect tense

have gene doped

continuous tense

is gene doping

singular

gene doping

positive degree

gene doping

infinitive

to gene dope

gerund

gene doping

participle

gene doped

Origin and Evolution of gene doping

First Known Use: 2003 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'gene doping' originated from the combination of 'gene' referring to genetic material and 'doping' which is the practice of enhancing performance through prohibited substances or methods.
Evolution of the word: The term 'gene doping' was first used in the context of sports and athletic performance enhancement, specifically referring to the manipulation of genes to improve physical abilities. Over time, the term has expanded to include any illicit use of genetic technology for enhancement purposes, not limited to sports.