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Definition of Pharmacogenetics
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Pharmacogenetics: The convergence of pharmacology and genetics, which deals with genetically determined responses to drugs. Pharmacogenetics is also concerned with the differences in the metabolism of medications among children, adults, and senior citizens; men and women; and people with various medical conditions.