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discordance

[dis-kor´dans]

the occurrence of a given trait in only one member of a twin pair. adj., adj discor´dant.

dis·cor·dance

(dis-kōr'dăns),

1. Dissociation of two characteristics in the members of a sample from a population; used as a measure of dependence.

2. In genetics, the presence of a given trait in only one member of a twin pair. Compare: concordance.

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discordance

(dĭ-skôr′dns)

1. The state or an instance of disagreement; discord.

2. Genetics The presence of a given trait in only one member of a pair of identical twins.

dis·cor·dance

(dis-kōr'dăns)

Dissociation of two characteristics in the members of a sample from a population; used as a measure of dependence.
Compare: concordance

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

discordance

Difference of phenotype in two individuals of identical, or near-identical, genotype.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

discordance

any difference in a character between individuals due to genetic differences, as may occur in DIZYGOTIC TWINS, but not usually in MONOZYGOTIC TWINS.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

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