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holandric

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holandric /hol·an·dric/ (hol-an´drik) inherited exclusively through the male descent; transmitted through genes located on the Y chromosome.
ho·lan·dric (h-lndrk, h-)
adj.
Relating to a trait encoded by a gene or genes located on the Y-chromosome and therefore occurring only in males.

holandric
[holan′drik]
Etymology: Gk, holos, whole, aner, man
1 referring to genes located on the nonhomologous portion of the Y chromosome.
2 pertaining to traits or conditions transmitted only through the paternal line. Compare hologynic.

holandric [hol-an´drik]
inherited exclusively through the male descent; transmitted through genes located on the Y chromosome.

holandric
inherited exclusively through the male descent; transmitted through genes located on the Y chromosome in mammals.


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