pleiotropy

[US]/ˈpliːəʊtrəpi/
[UK]/ˈpliːəˌtrɑːpi/
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Translation

n.the phenomenon where a single gene influences multiple traits; (genetic) multiple effects of a gene

Phrases & Collocations

genetic pleiotropy

pleiotropy effects

pleiotropy analysis

pleiotropy genes

pleiotropy mechanisms

pleiotropy traits

adaptive pleiotropy

pleiotropy models

pleiotropy hypothesis

pleiotropy studies

Example Sentences

pleiotropy can lead to unexpected traits in offspring.

researchers are studying the effects of pleiotropy in genetics.

pleiotropy complicates the understanding of genetic disorders.

many diseases exhibit pleiotropy, affecting multiple systems.

pleiotropy is an important concept in evolutionary biology.

understanding pleiotropy can improve treatment strategies.

pleiotropy challenges traditional views of gene function.

the concept of pleiotropy is crucial in pharmacogenomics.

pleiotropy can influence both physical and behavioral traits.

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