polygenic
(pol-y-gen-ic)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. relating to or controlled by multiple genes.
Example Sentence
The color of human skin is a polygenic trait, influenced by multiple genes.
More Example Sentences
Height is often polygenic in humans.
Synonyms
multifactorial; complex; polygenic trait
Antonyms
monogenic; single-gene
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