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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. quantitative genetics
  4. genetic variation
  5. genetic heterogeneity

Preferred term

genetic heterogeneity

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The presence of apparently similar characters for which the genetic evidence indicates that different genes or different genetic mechanisms are involved in different pedigrees.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • heterogeneity (genetics)

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/138161

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