noun
- plural of cloning; the process or instances of creating genetically identical copies of an organism or cell
Usage: typically used in scientific and medical contexts
Examples
- Scientists have conducted multiple clonings of the sheep to study genetic inheritance.
- The clonings of endangered species offer hope for species preservation.
- Recent clonings in the laboratory have produced viable embryos.
- Ethical debates surround human clonings and their implications.
- The research team documented three successful clonings of the plant variety.