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homozygous
(hōˌmō-zīˈgəs, -mə-, hŏmˌə-)
adjective Having the same alleles at a particular gene locus on homologous chromosomes.
Related Forms:
- hoˌmo·zy·gosˈi·ty (-gŏsˈĭ-tē) noun
- hoˌmo·zyˈgous·ly adverb
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