Mendelian

adjective

Men·​de·​lian men-ˈdē-lē-ən 

-ˈdēl-yən

: of, relating to, or according with Mendel's laws or Mendelism

Mendelian noun

Examples of Mendelian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Notably, Mendelian randomization studies — a method that uses genetic variants to establish causation rather than mere correlation — have found that morning chronotype is causally associated with better mental health outcomes. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

In Mendelian genetics, a gene variant has a 50 percent chance of being inherited. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026

The researchers examined genetic markers linked to how the body processes sugar, then used a technique called Mendelian randomisation to compare disease rates in people who were genetically predisposed to higher blood glucose. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026

This revolution had its origins in colonial botanists, who attempted to use Mendelian genetics to fashion better seeds. — Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2025

By analyzing genetic information from participants (using a complex process called Mendelian randomization), researchers were able to identify a cause-effect relationship between drinking alcohol and the development of dementia. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Sep. 2025

But instead of finding associations, the team used Mendelian randomization (MR) to tease out any cause-and-effect evidence in the datasets. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2025

However, traditional breeding for ideal genes can be problematic for plants, especially those constrained by Mendelian inheritance and Darwinian natural selection. — Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Mendelian

• Mendelian factor
• Mendelian inheritance

Kids Definition

Mendelian

adjective

Men·​de·​lian men-ˈdē-lē-ən 

-ˈdēl-yən

: of, relating to, or according with Mendel's laws or the operation of Mendel's laws

Mendelian noun

Medical Definition

Mendelian

adjective

Men·​de·​lian men-ˈdē-lē-ən, -ˈdēl-yən 

: of, relating to, or according with Mendel's laws or Mendelism

Mendelian noun

Mendelianist

-əst 

noun

Biographical Definition

Mendel

biographical name

Men·​del ˈmen-dᵊl 

Gregor Johann 1822–1884 Austrian botanist

Mendelian

men-ˈde-lē-ən  -ˈdē- 

adjective