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holandric
[hol-an´drik]inherited exclusively through the male descent; transmitted through genes located on the Y chromosome.
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hol·an·dric
(hol-an'drik),Related to genes located on the Y chromosome.
[G. holos, entire, + aner, human male]
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holandric
(hō-lăn′drĭk, hŏ-)adj.
Relating to a trait encoded by a gene or genes specific to the Y-chromosome and therefore occurring only in males.
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hol·an·dric
(hol-an'drik)Related to genes located on the Y chromosome.
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holandric
(of genes) carried on the Y-SEX CHROMOSOME and transmitted via the HETEROGAMETIC SEX. In mammals, holandric genes are passed on from father to son.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005