homozygosis

noun

ho·​mo·​zy·​go·​sis ˌhō-mə-zi-ˈgō-səs How to pronounce homozygosis (audio)
ˌhä-

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of homozygosis was in 1905

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“Homozygosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homozygosis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

homozygosis

noun
ho·​mo·​zy·​go·​sis -zī-ˈgō-səs How to pronounce homozygosis (audio)
plural homozygoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce homozygosis (audio)
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