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Scientists themselves will refer to "genetic code" or "instructions" or whatever, even textbooks probably use that kind of language, so yeah they make their own bed in a way.

It's like any other area of highly specialized study, any language you use is going to be burdened with meanings either irrelevant or even misleading. How often have we had to tell people about the word "theory" in science vs. general usage?

Science communication does need to improve and not using loaded words or trying to explain the meaning of the word in the right context is important, but ultimately I think it's just a case of things are complex, there's a reason why it takes a long time to truly understand some things.

But on the other hand if someone rejects the conclusions of science and scientists and believes in a 6000 year old earth and that all life is a result of special creation, then using different words or explaining definitions isn't going to help much. The foundation of a YEC's beliefs isn't in understanding of the science.

Then again maybe better communication will result in better understanding and will increase cognitive dissonance and result in more willingness to change beliefs.