Robertsonian

//ˌɹɒbətˈsəʊ.ni.ən// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to William Rees Brebner Robertson (1881–1941), American zoologist and early cytogeneticist who first discovered the Robertsonian translocation.
  2. 2
    Of or relating to Sir Dennis Holme Robertson (1890–1963), English economist.

Etymology

From Robertson + -ian.

Related phrases

Robertsonian translocationrobertsonian translocation

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