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Mendelian

Pronunciation: /mɛnˈdiːlɪən/
Definition of Mendelian

adjective

Biology
  • relating to Mendel’s theory of heredity:Mendelian genetics

noun

  • a person who accepts or advocates Mendel’s theory of heredity.

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