Homozygous Synonyms and Antonyms

hōmō-zīgəs, -mə-, hŏmə-
Having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
(Adjective)
Antonyms:
  1. heterozygous

Words Related to Homozygous

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Homozygous Sentence Examples

  • The cell lines were all assessed for homozygous deletions.

  • At diagnosis, the incidence of p16 homozygous and hemizygous deletion in this group was 32% and 20% respectively.

  • High MTR activity, possibly associated with homozygous MTR variant genotype, should increase methionine.

  • Thalassemia major (homozygous thalassemia or Cooley's anemia) occurs in children in whom both parents pass on the genes responsible.

  • Whether the cat is heterozygous or homozygous for W, the blue eyes and deafness have incomplete penetrance.

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