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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A haploid genotype: a group of alleles that are transmitted together.
2. 2
   (genetics) a combination of alleles (for different genes) that are located closely together on the same chromosome and that tend to be inherited together wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To characterize with respect to haplotype

Etymology

From haplo- + -type.

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