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Mendelian
(redirected from mendelian inheritance)

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Men·de·li·an  (mn-dl-n, -dlyn)
adj.
Of, relating to, or designating Gregor Mendel or his theories of genetics.

Mendelian [mɛnˈdiːlɪən]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to Mendel's laws
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Noun1.Mendelian - a follower of Mendelism
follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another
Adj.1.Mendelian - of or relating to Gregor Mendel or in accord with Mendel's lawsMendelian - of or relating to Gregor Mendel or in accord with Mendel's laws; "Mendelian inheritance"
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Mendelian [menˈdiːlɪən] ADJmendeliano
Mendelian
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