cryptomere

noun

cryp·​to·​mere

ˈkriptəˌmi(ə)r

plural -s

: a gene or factor (as a heterozygous recessive) not detectable by inspection of the individual carrying it but demonstrable by suitable crosses

cryptomerism

kripˈtäməˌrizəm

noun

plural -s

Word History

Etymology

crypt- + -mere

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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