"genetic lottery" meaning in All languages combined

See genetic lottery on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: en-au-genetic lottery.ogg Forms: genetic lotteries [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} genetic lottery (plural genetic lotteries)
  1. (idiomatic, figurative) The uncertain nature of inheritable genetic qualities, such as intelligence and looks. Tags: figuratively, idiomatic
    Sense id: en-genetic_lottery-en-noun-w0g~7mFI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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