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polygenic

/ˌpɒl.iˈdʒen.ɪk/

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/ˌpɒl.iˈdʒen.ɪk/

Relating to a trait or disease that is influenced by multiple genes, rather than a single gene.

  • 🇷🇺Относящийся к признаку или заболеванию, на которое влияют несколько генов, а не один ген.
  1. Controlled by multiple genes C1 formal scientific

    Relating to a trait or characteristic that is influenced by several different genes working together, rather than a single gene.

    • Height is a classic example of a polygenic trait.
    • Polygenic inheritance explains the wide variation in human skin color.
    • Researchers are studying the polygenic basis of many common diseases.

    🇷🇺Полигенный

    Antonyms: monogenic

  • more polygenic comparative form
  • most polygenic superlative form