Genetic refers to the study of heredity and the transmission of traits from one generation to the next. The term is derived from the Greek word 'GENESIS, ' meaning origin or creation. ANCESTRAL, INHERITED, INBRED, INBORN, and HEREDITARY are all related terms that describe the genetic makeup of an individual or species. ANCESTRAL refers to the genetic traits passed down from previous generations, INHERITED describes the passing of traits from parent to offspring, INBRED refers to the mating of closely related individuals, INBORN refers to traits that are present at birth, and HEREDITARY refers to the passing of traits from parent to offspring through multiple generations.