allelomorphic
|al-le-lo-mor-phic|
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/əˌliːloʊˈmɔːrfɪk/
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/əˌliːləʊˈmɔːfɪk/
gene form variation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allelomorphic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allelos,' meaning 'each other,' and 'morphē,' meaning 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'allelos' and 'morphē' combined to form the term 'allelomorph,' which eventually became the adjective 'allelomorphic' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'different forms of a gene,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting allelomorphs, which are different forms of a gene that can exist at a specific locus.
The allelomorphic variations in the population were studied extensively.
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Last updated: 2025/06/25 23:21