gene-napper

noun

gene-napper

noun
1

A person who appropriates DNA or other genetic material from another human being without permission with the intent of uncovering private information

  • "No degree of personal vigilance can prevent gene-nappers from wreaking havoc in the private lives of others." -- Jacob M. Appel, American bioethicist, 'Gene-nappers,’ like identity thieves, new threat of digital age, 2009

Entry derived from the Wiktionary, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0 — list of authors.