epistasis
[ ih-pis-tuh-sis ]
/ ɪˈpɪs tə sɪs /
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noun, plural e·pis·ta·ses [ih-pis-tuh-seez]. /ɪˈpɪs təˌsiz/.
Genetics. a form of interaction between nonallelic genes in which one combination of such genes has a dominant effect over other combinations.
Medicine/Medical.
- the stoppage of a secretion or discharge.
- a scum that forms on a urine specimen upon standing.
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Origin of epistasis
OTHER WORDS FROM epistasis
ep·i·stat·ic [ep-uh-stat-ik], /ˌɛp əˈstæt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby epistasis
epispadias, epispastic, episplenitis, epispore, Epist., epistasis, epistaxis, epistemic, epistemics, epistemological, epistemology
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British Dictionary definitions for epistasis
epistasis
/ (ɪˈpɪstəsɪs) /
noun
obsolete scum on the surface of a liquid, esp on an old specimen of urine
med the arrest or checking of a bodily discharge, esp bleeding
Also called: hypostasis genetics the suppression by a gene of the effect of another gene that is not its allele
Derived forms of epistasis
epistatic (ˌɛpɪˈstætɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for epistasis
C19: from Greek: a stopping, from ephistanai to stop, from epi- + histanai to put
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Medical definitions for epistasis
epistasis
[ ĭ-pĭs′tə-sĭs ]
n. pl. e•pis•ta•ses (-sēz′)
A film that forms over the surface of a urine specimen.
An interaction between nonallelic genes, especially an interaction in which one gene suppresses the expression of another.
The suppression of a bodily discharge or secretion.
Other words from epistasis
ep′i•stat′ic (ĕp′ĭ-stăt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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