discordance
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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.
discordance
/dis·cor·dance/ (dis-kord´ans) the occurrence of a given trait in only one member of a twin pair.discor´dantdiscordance
(dĭ-skôr′dns)n.
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.
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.
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
Compare: concordance
discordance
Difference of phenotype in two individuals of identical, or near-identical, genotype.discordance
any difference in a character between individuals due to genetic differences, as may occur in DIZYGOTIC TWINS, but not usually in MONOZYGOTIC TWINS.discordance
the occurrence of a given trait in only one member of a twin pair.