patrocliny

[ pa-truh-klahy-nee, pey- ]

nounGenetics.
  1. inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the paternal parent (opposed to matrocliny).

Origin of patrocliny

1
1915–20; patro- (variant of patri- with -o-) + -cliny (see matrocliny)

Other words from patrocliny

  • pat·ro·cli·nous, pat·ro·clin·al, pat·ro·clin·ic [pa-truh-klin-ik, pey-], /ˌpæ trəˈklɪn ɪk, ˌpeɪ-/, adjective

Words Nearby patrocliny

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