Definition of Polygene

1. Noun. A gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variations.

Generic synonyms: Cistron, Factor, Gene
Derivative terms: Polygenic

Definition of Polygene

1. a type of gene [n -S] - See also: gene

Medical Definition of Polygene

1. One of many genes that contribute to the phenotypic value of a measurable phenotype. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polygene

polygamizes
polygamizing
polygamodioecious
polygamomonoecious
polygamous
polygamous
polygams
polygamy
polygamy
polyganglionic
polygastrian
polygastric
polygastrica
polygeline
polygene (current term)
polygene (current term)
polygenes
polygenes
polygeneses
polygenesis
polygenetic
polygenettic
polygenic
polygenic
polygenic disease
polygenic diseases
polygenic disorder
polygenic disorder
polygenic disorders
polygenic inheritance

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