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pharming
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[ˈfɑːmɪŋ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the process of genetically modifying plants and animals so that they produce substances which may be used as pharmaceuticals
- the fraudulent practice of directing internet users to a bogus website that mimics the appearance of a legitimate one, in order to obtain personal information such as passwords, account numbers, etc.
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Origin
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1990s: pharming punningly after farming; pharming patterned on phishing
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