law of dominance

noun phrase

: mendel's law sense 3

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circa 1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of law of dominance was circa 1893

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law of dominance

: mendel's law sense 3

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law of dominance

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: mendel's law sense 3

Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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