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heterozygosity

n. the condition of being heterozygous

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heterozygosity

n. the state of being heterozygous; having two different alleles of the same gene [ant: homozygosity]

Usage examples of "heterozygosity".

Back in the lab, the freshened Stephie tries to engage Gus in a deep conversation about the loss of heterozygosity or some other such nonsense.

Heterozygosity and genetic diversity seems to breed better resistance.