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1. (adj.) recessive
tending to recede.
2. recessive
Genetics.
3. recessive
pertaining to the allele of a gene pair whose effect is masked by the second allele when both are present in the same cell or organism.
4. recessive
of or pertaining to the hereditary trait determined by such an allele.
5. (n.) recessive
Genetics.
6. recessive
the recessive allele of a gene pair.
7. recessive
the individual carrying such an allele.
8. recessive
a recessive trait.
Etymology: (1665–75)
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1. (adj) recessive allele, recessive
an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
2. (adj) recessionary, recessive
of or pertaining to a recession
3. (adj) recessive
(of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) recessive
going back; receding
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