zygosity

zy·gos·i·ty

noun \zī-ˈgä-sə-tē\

Definition of ZYGOSITY

: the makeup or characteristics of a particular zygote; also : the genetic relationship between offspring of a single birth especially in regard to being derived from the same or different zygotes

Origin of ZYGOSITY

probably from -zygous

First Known Use: 1946

Rhymes with ZYGOSITY

atrocity, callosity, ferocity, gibbosity, monstrosity, pomposity, porosity, precocity, velocity, verbosity, viscosity