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patrocliny

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[pa-truh-klahy-nee, pey-] / ˈpæ trəˌklaɪ ni, ˈpeɪ- /

noun

Genetics.

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

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Etymology

Origin of patrocliny

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

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