English word optogenetic comes from English genetic, English opto- (Eye, vision, light.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| genetic | English (eng) | (genetics) Relating to genetics or genes.. (linguistics) Based on shared membership in a linguistic family.. (theology) Based on a shared membership in a religious family.. Caused by genes.. Of or relating to origin (genesis). |
| opto- | English (eng) | Eye, vision, light. |
| optogenetic | English (eng) | (genetics) Describing any of several techniques in which optical technology is used to form images of genetically targeted proteins or neurons. Generated by light. |