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discordance
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discordance /dis·cor·dance/ (dis-kord´ans) the occurrence of a given trait in only one member of a twin pair.discor´dant
dis·cor·dance (d-skôrdns)
n.
The presence of a given genetic trait in only one member of a pair of identical twins.

dis·cordant adj.

discordance
[diskôr′dəns]
Etymology: L, discordare, to disagree
the expression of one or more specific traits in only one member of a pair of twins. Compare concordance. discordant, adj.

discordance [dis-kor´dans]
the occurrence of a given trait in only one member of a twin pair. adj., adj discor´dant.

discordance
the occurrence of a given trait in only one member of a twin pair.


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