Definition of Homozygote

1. Noun. (genetics) an organism having two identical alleles of a particular gene and so breeding true for the particular characteristic.

Generic synonyms: Fertilized Ovum, Zygote
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics

Definition of Homozygote

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Homozygote

1. Nucleus, cell or organism with identical alleles of one or more specific genes. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homozygote

homotypes
homotypic
homotypical
homotypic cortex
homotypy
homotypy
homovanillic acid
homovanillic acid test
homozoic
homozygoses
homozygosis
homozygosities
homozygosity
homozygosity
homozygote (current term)
homozygote (current term)
homozygotes
homozygous
homozygous
homozygously
homozygous achondroplasia
homozygous by descent
Homo erectus
Homo habilis
Homo heidelbergensis
Homo rhodesiensis
Homo sapiens
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
Homo sapiens sapiens
Homo soloensis

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