A Dictionary of Genetics

King, Robert C., and William D. Stansfield. Dictionary of Genetics, Oxford University Press, Inc, 8th ed.

A Dictionary of Genetics defines terms that fall under this expansive genetics umbrella and includes not only strictly genetic terms, but also genetics-related words encountered in the scientific literature. Available from the free Internet Archive. Registration is required.

https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofgene0000king_t7y5

The glossary features nearly 250 terms explained in an easy-to-understand way by leading scientists and professionals at the National Human Genome Research Institute.

Talking Glossary.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Dictionary of Genetics Terms features concise technical definitions for 250 genetic terms. Developed by the PDQ® Cancer Genetics Editorial Board, it supports evidence-based, peer-reviewed PDQ cancer genetics information summaries.

www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/genetics-dictionary

For more user-friendly definitions, please visit the National Human Genome Research Institute's Talking Glossary.