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homozygous


ho·mo·zy·gous

adj \-ˈzī-gəs\

Definition of HOMOZYGOUS

: having the two genes at corresponding loci on homologous chromosomes identical for one or more loci
ho·mo·zy·gous·ly adverb

First Known Use of HOMOZYGOUS

1902

Rhymes with HOMOZYGOUS

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