Definition of HOMOZYGOSITY

homozygosity

Meanings

Plural: homozygosities

Noun

  • the state of being homozygous; having two identical alleles of the same gene
  • The condition of being homozygous.

Origin / Etymology

From homozygous + -ity.

Antonyms

heterozygosity

Scrabble Score: 33

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Words With Friends Score: 32

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