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NALT Full

Preferred term

epistasis

Type

Topic

Definition

A form of gene interaction whereby the expression of one gene interferes with or masks the expression of a different gene or genes.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

gene interaction

Synonyms

epistatic genes
genetic epistasis
hypostasis
hypostatic genes

In other languages

epistasis

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37619

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