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 Definitions of zygosity  [ɪˈgɒs ɪ ti, zɪ-]  

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

1. (n.) zygosity
the characterization of a hereditary trait in an individual according to whether the gene pairs for the trait are homozygous or heterozygous.

2.  zygosity
the characterization of twins, triplets, etc., according to whether they are monozygotic or dizygotic.

Etymology:  (1945–50; prob. der. of -zygous (see heterozygous ), on the model of viscous: viscosity, etc.)


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