epistatic

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Definition of epistatic in English English dictionary

Of or pertaining to epistasis, the interaction between genes

{s} (Genetics) of or pertaining to epistasis; caused by epistasis

Related Terms

epistatic gene

Gene that determines whether or not a trait determined by another gene will be expressed. For example, when the gene responsible for albinism occurs, the genes that determine skin color are present but not expressed; the gene for albinism is therefore called an epistatic gene

Hyphenation

ep·i·sta·tic

Etymology

() Adjective form of epistasis; compare static and stasis.