adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A group of neighbouring genes on a chromosome that are inherited together because of close genetic linkage and are functionally related in an evolutionary sense.

Adjective

1. 1
   leached and then deposited by descending waters not-comparable

Antonyms

All antonyms

hypogene

Etymology

From super- + gene.

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