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(mon-o-gen-ic) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a trait controlled by a single gene.

Example Sentence

A monogenic disease comes from a single gene change it is not from many genes.

More Example Sentences

Monogenic diseases are caused by changes in only one gene.

Synonyms

single-gene; simple; unifactorial

Antonyms

polygenic; complex; multifactorial

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