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Definition of Heterozygous
1. Adjective. Having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci. "Heterozygous for eye color"
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics
Derivative terms: Heterozygosity
Antonyms: Homozygous
Derivative terms: Heterozygosity
Antonyms: Homozygous
Definition of Heterozygous
1. Adjective. of an organism which has two different alleles of a given gene ¹
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Definition of Heterozygous
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Heterozygous
1. Containing two different alleles of the same gene. Compare: homozygous. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Heterozygous
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