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Definition of Linkage

1. Noun. An associative relation.

2. Noun. (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go).

3. Noun. A mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion.

4. Noun. The act of linking things together.

Definition of Linkage

1. n. The act of linking; the state of being linked; also, a system of links.

Definition of Linkage

1. the act of linking [n -S]

Medical Definition of Linkage

1. Tendency for two or more non-allelic genes to be inherited together, because they are located more or less closely on the same chromosome. Thus parental combinations of characters are found more frequently in offspring than nonparental. Linkage is measured by the percentage recombination between loci. (04 Jul 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Linkage

linins linish linished linisher linishers linishes linishing linitis linitis plastica link

link link-attached station link-attached terminal linkable linkage (current term) linkage (current term) linkages linkage analysis linkage disequilibrium linkage editor

linkage equilibrium linkage group linkage group linkage map linkage marker linkboy linkboys linked linked linked gene

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