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polygenetic

polygenetic

9.4
Caused by many genes working together
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɒlɪdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : poligénico
  • The color of your eyes is polygenetic; it is influenced by multiple genes inherited from your parents.

And then there are tests for polygenetic traits called PGTP, which are the most controversial ones.

Examples

  • Height is a polygenetic trait, resulting from the combined effects of several different genes.

  • And then there are tests for polygenetic traits called PGTP, which are the most controversial ones.

    Sabine Hossenfelder

  • Many diseases are polygenetic, meaning they are affected by multiple genes rather than just one.

Synonyms

polygenic
vspolygenetic
  • Specialized
1 9.0

A trait when several genes work together instead of one gene

is about traits produced by combined action of multiple genes
multilocus
vspolygenetic
  • Specialized
7.9

In genetics, involving more than one gene location

focuses on combined action across genes rather than just multiple locations
heterogenic
vspolygenetic
  • Specialized
9.1

A person or group that has different genes

refers to traits caused by several genes working together not origin differences

How Polygenic

polygenetic
  • Specialized
9.4
monogenic
  • Specialized
8.8

Surface Forms

polygenetic positive

Morphology

polygenetic = genetic (semi-transparent) = poly + gene + tic

The word is structurally clear from poly- plus genetic, but the specialized biological meaning still depends on technical knowledge.

Etymology

Polygenetic comes from poly- meaning 'many' and genetic, which is related to gene and the idea of 'origin' or 'birth'. So, in biology a polygenetic trait or disease is caused by 'many genes' working together.