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poly·gen·ic | \ ˌpä-lē-ˈje-nik 
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\Definition of polygenic
: of, relating to, mediated by, or constituting polygenes : involving two or more nonallelic genes collectively in determining inherited characteristics : multifactorial sense 1 polygenic inheritance polygenic traits Others think the allergic state is polygenic: transmitted by a number of genes whose combined expression is necessary to make a person allergic.— Paul D. Buisseret
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polygenic
adjectivepoly·gen·ic | \ ˌpäl-i-ˈjēn-ik , -ˈjen-ik \
, -ˈjen-ik \Medical Definition of polygenic
: of, relating to, or resulting from polygenes : multifactorial a polygenic disorder
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polygenically \ -i-k(ə-)lē \ adverb
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The first known use of polygenic was in 1928
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