patrocliny

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

noun

, Genetics.

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

Other Words From

• patro·clinous patro·clinal pat·ro·clin·ic [pa-tr, uh, -, klin, -ik, pey-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of patrocliny¹

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