Glossary Term
Homozygosity
PCR TermsEN
Definition
Having two identical 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, C45826. 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
HomozygosityHomozygoteHomozygous
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Homozygosity (C45826)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C45826. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Characterizing Runs of Homozygosity and Inbreeding in American Mink Using SNP Data and Pedigree Information. — J Anim Breed Genet, 2026-10-08 (PMID 42847611; literature)
- Runs of Homozygosity and Signatures of Positive Selection in Colombian Native American Populations: Genetic Architecture and Demographic History. — Am J Biol Anthropol, 2026-10-01 (PMID 42802603; literature)