Monogenic
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑnˈɑɡˈiˈnɪk/
Monogenic (adjective)
- Describing a trait or condition controlled by one gene.
Examples
- Cystic fibrosis is a monogenic disorder.
- Monogenic traits are easier to study than polygenic ones.
Common collocations: monogenic disorder, monogenic trait, monogenic inheritance