patrocliny
[ pa-truh-klahy-nee, pey- ]
nounGenetics.
inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the paternal parent (opposed to matrocliny).
Origin of patrocliny
1- Also patricliny.
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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