Definition of HETEROZYGOSITY

heterozygosity

Plural: heterozygosities

Noun

  • the state of being heterozygous; having two different alleles of the same gene
  • The condition of being heterozygous.

Origin / Etymology

From heterozygous + -ity.

Antonyms

homozygosity

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