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Definition of Allelomorph
1. Noun. (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character. "Some alleles are dominant over others"
Generic synonyms: Cistron, Factor, Gene
Specialized synonyms: Dominant, Dominant Allele, Recessive, Recessive Allele
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics
Derivative terms: Allelic
Definition of Allelomorph
1. n. One of the pure unit characters commonly existing singly or in pairs in the germ cells of Mendelian hybrids, and exhibited in varying proportion among the organisms themselves. Allelomorphs which under certain circumstances are themselves compound are called hypallelomorphs. See Mendel's law.
Definition of Allelomorph
1. Noun. (genetics) one of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position on a chromosome ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Allelomorph
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Medical Definition of Allelomorph
1. Synonym: allele. Origin: G. Allelon, reciprocally, + morphe, shape (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Allelomorph
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