passing, or capable of passing, naturally from parent to offspring through the genes:

the basic physical unit of heredity; a linear sequence of nucleotides along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which, when translated into protein, leads to the expression of hereditary character.

of or relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.

the science of the mind or of mental states and processes.

of, relating to, or being above or beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law or phenomena; abnormal.

the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.

of or relating to a person's birth:

skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings.

combining, pertaining to, or contrasting two or more cultures or cultural groups: