multiple allelism

noun

: the state of having more than two alternative contrasting characters controlled by multiple alleles at a single genetic locus

Dictionary Entries Near multiple allelism

Cite this Entry

“Multiple allelism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/multiple%20allelism. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!