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polygenic

Syllabification: (pol·y·gen·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌpäliˈjenik/

Definition of polygenic

adjective

Genetics
  • of, relating to, or determined by polygenes.

Derivatives

polygenically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

1940s: from Greek polugenēs 'of many kinds' + -ic

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Definition of polygenic in the British & World English dictionary

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