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Definitions for polygenic
-ˈdʒɛn ɪkpo·ly·genic
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Princeton's WordNet
polygenicadjective
of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
Wiktionary
polygenicadjective
controlled by the interaction of more than one gene
polygenicadjective
having an infinite number of derivatives at a point (otherwise it is monogenic)
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polygenic
Polygenic refers to a trait or characteristic that is controlled by two or more genes. These genes may be at different loci (places on a chromosome) and on different chromosomes. Polygenic traits exhibit a continuous distribution of genotype and phenotype variations, such as height, skin color, eye color, and hair color in humans.
Webster Dictionary
Polygenicadjective
of or relating to polygeny; polygenetic
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of polygenic in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of polygenic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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