Hemizygous Definition

hemizīgəs
adjective
Being or having a gene, esp. one on the X chromosome, that lacks an allelic complement and which therefore always expresses the trait which it carries.
Webster's New World

(genetics) Having some single copies of genes in an otherwise diploid cell or organism.

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Origin of Hemizygous

  • hemi- +‎ -zygous

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