allelic
|al-le-lic|
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/əˈliːlɪk/
(allele)
gene variant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allelic' originates from the word 'allele', which is derived from the Greek word 'allelon', meaning 'of one another'.
Historical Evolution
'Allele' was adapted into English from the German word 'Allel', which was a short form of 'allelomorph', a term used in early genetics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'alternative forms of a gene', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to alleles, which are different forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
The allelic variation can influence the trait expression.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 22:06