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heterozygous
(hĕtˌər-ə-zīˈgəs)
adjective- Having different alleles at one or more corresponding chromosomal loci.
- Of or relating to a heterozygote.
Related Forms:
- hetˌer·o·zy·gosˈi·ty (-ə-rō-zī-gŏsˈĭ-tē)
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