Glossary Term
Heterozygosity
PCR TermsEN
Definition
Having two different allelic forms of a gene, one inherited from each parent, on each of the two homologous chromosomes.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C45825. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
HeterozygosityHeterozygoteHeterozygous
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Heterozygosity (C45825)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C45825. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Breed Composition and Heterozygosity in Brangus and Braford Composite Cattle Breeds. — Anim Genet, 2026-10-01 (PMID 42844206; literature)