Mendelism

American  

[men-dl-iz-uhm] / ˈmɛn dlˌɪz əm /

Also Mendelianism

noun

1. the theories of heredity advanced by Gregor Mendel.

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Mendelism British  

/ ˈmɛndəˌlɪzəm, mɛnˈdiːlɪəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the science of heredity based on Mendel's laws with some modifications in the light of more recent knowledge

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Etymology

Origin of Mendelism

First recorded in 1900–05; Mendel + -ism

Example Sentences

In the sections to follow, we consider some of the extensions of Mendelism.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

That is obvious to the prophets of Mendelism; but, whilst they admit this, they will have nothing to say to the lawgiver.

From Science and Morals and Other Essays by Windle, Bertram Coghill Alan, Sir

The book was a treatise on Mendelism, and, as I read on, the link was strengthened.

From Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies by Jacks, L. P.

It will be recalled from the discussion on Mendelism that when a black guinea-pig is mated with a white one the offspring are always black.

From Being Well-Born An Introduction to Eugenics by Guyer, Michael F.

It is not here claimed that Mendelism is a universal principle, that all characteristics are transmitted in this way.

From The Science of Human Nature A Psychology for Beginners by Pyle, William Henry