oligogene: Meaning and Definition of

ol•i•go•gene

Pronunciation: (ol'i-gō-jēn", u-lig'u-), [key]
— n. Genetics.
  1. a gene that produces or significantly affects the expression of a qualitative heritable characteristic, acting either alone or with a few other genes.
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