ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Multigenic

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Multigenic is an adjective meaning (genetics) Describing an inherited characteristic that is specified by a combination of multiple genes.

Meaning

(genetics) Describing an inherited characteristic that is specified by a combination of multiple genes.

Synonyms for multigenic

Depending on context, synonyms include polygenic.

Antonyms for multigenic

Common opposites include monogenic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include multigene, intergenetic, polygenic, multiphenotypic, polygenetic, multiphenotype.

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