Mendelism

noun

Men·del·ism ˈmen-dᵊl-ˌi-zəm

: the principles or the operations of Mendel's laws

also : mendelian inheritance

Mendelist

ˈmen-dᵊl-ist

adjective or noun

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mendelism was in 1903

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“Mendelism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mendelism. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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Mendelism

noun

Men·del·ism ˈmen-dᵊl-ˌiz-əm

: the principles or the operations of Mendel's laws

also : mendelian inheritance

Mendelist

-dᵊl-əst

adjective or noun

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