zygosity
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Zygosity — refers to the genetic condition of a zygote. In genetics, zygosity describes the similarity or dissimilarity of DNA between homologous chromosomes at a specific allelic position or gene. The terms homozygous, heterozygous and hemizygous are used… … Wikipedia
zygosity — noun Etymology: probably from zygous Date: 1946 the makeup or characteristics of a particular zygote; also the genetic relationship between offspring of a single birth especially in regard to being derived from the same or different zygotes … New Collegiate Dictionary
zygosity — /zuy gos i tee, zi /, n. Genetics. 1. the characterization of an individual s hereditary traits in terms of gene pairing in the zygote from which it developed. Cf. homozygous, heterozygous. 2. the characterization of twinning and multiple births… … Universalium
zygosity — The nature of the zygotes from which individuals are derived; e.g., whether by separation of the division of one zygote (monozygotic), in which case they will be genetically identical, or from two separate fertilized ova (dizygotic). * * *… … Medical dictionary
-zygosity — zy·gos·i·ty a word termination denoting relationship to the zygote … Medical dictionary
zygosity — Twin development from on or two zygotes. If one, the twins are identical (monozygotic); if two, they are fraternal (dizygotic) … Forensic science glossary
zygosity — zy·gos·i·ty … English syllables
zygosity — zy•gos•i•ty [[t]zaɪˈgɒs ɪ ti, zɪ [/t]] n. 1) gen the characterization of a hereditary trait in an individual according to whether the gene pairs for the trait are homozygous or heterozygous 2) dvl the characterization of twins, triplets, etc.,… … From formal English to slang
zygosity — ˈgäsəd.ē noun ( es) Etymology: New Latin zygosis + English ity : zygotic quality or characteristics : specific inheritance … Useful english dictionary
Twin — Monozygotic ( identical ) twins A twin is one of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy.[1] Twins can either be monozygotic (in common parlance, identical ), meaning that they develop from one zygote that splits and forms two embryos, or… … Wikipedia
