synteny

/ (sɪnˈtɛnɪ) /

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noun

the presence of two or more genes on the same chromosome

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Derived forms of synteny

syntenic, adjective

Word Origin for synteny

C20: syn- + Greek tainia ribbon

Words nearby synteny

syntagma, syntagmatic, syntality, syntax, syntax language, synteny, synteresis, synth, synthesis, synthesis gas, synthesize

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