Homozygous

Word HOMOZYGOUS
Character 10
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/

Definitions and meanings of "Homozygous"

What do we mean by homozygous?

Having the same alleles at a particular gene locus on homologous chromosomes. adjective

Of, pertaining to, or derived from like zygotes or germ-cells.

Of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele adjective

Having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci adjective

Of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele

A play on words to describe something as "gay". Urban Dictionary

Homozygous: having two of the same alleles for the specific gene, opposite of heterozygous... Quite possibly the coolest word on the planet Urban Dictionary

Matt’s signature move on Sundays with Allie. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Homozygous

  • Synonyms for homozygous
  • Homozygous synonyms not found!!!

The word "homozygous" in example sentences

Suppression of beta-1,3-glucanase transgene expression in homozygous plants. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Says Dr Maya Parihar Malhotra, blood bank in-charge, Bombay Hospital, “Family studies have shown that the Bombay phenotype, called as Oh, is due to the presence in homozygous state of a rare recessive gene.” ❋ Unknown (2004)

The companies initially plan to file for approval of mipomersen as a treatment for a rare genetic disease involving high cholesterol, known as homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, or hoFH. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Lomitapide is initially being developed to treat patients with a rare genetic lipid disorder called homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, or HoFH.

If the genotype is the same (BB or bb) it is called homozygous recessive or homozygous dominant. ❋ Unknown (2010)

To date, every person confirmed as having vCJD has had a particular "homozygous" form of the human prion protein gene known as MM. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Yes, in fact I would guess he is “homozygous” for the condition … ❋ Unknown (2010)

There is no increased mortality in carriers, hardly any in folks who are homozygous for it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

TPMT levels have also been associated with specific genotypes. 89% of the general population is homozygous for TPMTH and have a TPMT level of 13. 8-25.1 U/mL RBC. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The HOXD13 homozygous variant A60A is more common in bilateral UDT and an abnormal adult sperm concentration. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Babies born with homozygous achondroplasia usually die within a year. ❋ BA Haller (2008)

And, interestingly, I have one homozygous variant rs4474514 that bequeaths a fourfold increased risk of testicular cancer. ❋ Kevin Davies (2010)

Once established in a deme, a negatively heterotic one with a selective disadvantage for heterozygotes–DW gene arrangement can spread in homozygous form through a subdivided population by random local extinction and colonization. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Carriers of the gene variant * 1F allele are slow caffeine metabolizers, whereas individuals homozygous for the * 1A/* 1A genotype are rapid caffeine metabolizers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Studies of so-called "long-term survivors" who have lived for decades with HIV without treatment and not developed AIDS or who have been exposed to HIV many times without becoming infected, have identified a genetic mutation - homozygous 32-bp deletion in the CCR5 allele - that results in lack of expression of the CCR5 gene and marked resistance to HIV infection. ❋ Unknown (2009)

John: I'm going to go [throw rocks] at a lake for a few hours while [gazing] into the sunset. Jack: that's homozygous [but okay]. ❋ Julpeasuarez (2010)

That [Hamster] is Homozygous [Dominant] ❋ Cliet (2005)

“Hey [Allie] get [ready] because [I’m] about to homozygous recessive birthday bash smash you!” ❋ Allie Lovr (2018)

Cross Reference for Homozygous

  • Homozygous cross reference not found!

What does homozygous mean?

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