het·er·o·zy·gous (h t  r--z  gs)adj. 1. Having different alleles at one or more corresponding chromosomal loci. 2. Of or relating to a heterozygote. het er·o·zy·gosi·ty (--r -z-g s -t ) |
heterozygous [ˌhɛtərəʊˈzaɪgəs]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) Genetics (of an organism) having different alleles for any one gene heterozygous for eye colour Compare homozygous
| heterozygous (htr--zgs) Relating to a cell that has two different alleles at corresponding positions on homologous chromosomes. Compare homozygous. |
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| Adj. | 1. | heterozygous - having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; "heterozygous for eye color" genetic science, genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms homozygous - having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; "these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color" |
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