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 Definitions of heterozygous  [ə roʊ zaɪˈgɒt ɪk]  

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Definition of 'heterozygous' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) heterozygous
having dissimilar pairs of genes for any hereditary characteristic.

2.  heterozygous
of or pertaining to a heterozygote.

Etymology:  (hetero - + Gk -zygos having a yoke)

Definition of 'heterozygous' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) heterozygous
having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
"heterozygous for eye color"

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