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heterozygous

(hĕtˌər-ə-zīˈgəs)

adjective
  1. Having different alleles at one or more corresponding chromosomal loci.
  2. Of or relating to a heterozygote.

Related Forms:

  • hetˌer·o·zy·gosˈi·ty (-ə-rō-zī-gŏsˈĭ-tē)

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