homozygous

ho·mo·zy·gous  (hm-zgs, -m-, hm-)

adj.

Having the same alleles at a particular gene locus on homologous chromosomes.

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homo·zy·gosi·ty (-gs-t) n.

homo·zygous·ly adv.

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homozygous

Adjective

Biol having two identical alleles of the same gene [Greek homos same + zugōtos yoked]

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homozygous  (hm-zgs)

Relating to a cell that has two identical alleles for a particular trait at corresponding positions on homologous chromosomes. Compare heterozygous.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

homozygous - having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; "these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color" genetic science, genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms heterozygous - having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci; "heterozygous for eye color"