synteny

synteny definition - medical

syn·te·ny (sĭnˈtə-nē)

noun
The condition of two or more genes being on the same chromosome whether or not there is demonstrable linkage between them.

Related Forms:

  • syn·tenˈic (-tĕnˈĭk) adjective

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