expressivity of a gene
1Expressivity — is a term used in genetics that refers to variations of a phenotype in individuals carrying a particular genotype. The term can be used to qualitatively or quantitatively characterize the extent of the phenotype variation given a particular… …
2expressivity — [eks΄pres siv′ə tē] n. 1. the quality of being expressive 2. Genetics the relative degree to which a trait caused by a gene is manifested in an individual …
3Expressivity — The consistency of a genetic disease. For example, Marfan disease shows variable expressivity. Some persons with Marfan s merely have long fingers and toes while others have the full blown disease with dislocation of the lens and dissecting… …
4gene expressivity — geno išraiškingumas statusas T sritis augalininkystė apibrėžtis Geno fenotipinio reiškimosi laipsnis. atitikmenys: angl. gene expressivity rus. экспрессивность гена ryšiai: sinonimas – geno ekspresyvumas …
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5expressivity — Degree of expression of a trait controlled by a particular gene. The gene may show different degrees of expression in different individuals. See: variable expressivity …
6expressivity — ˌekˌspreˈsivəd.ē, vətē, i noun ( es) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary expressive + ity; originally formed as German expressivität 1. : the relative capacity of a gene to modify the organism of which it is a part compare penetrance …
7expressivity — noun (plural ties) Date: 1934 1. the relative capacity of a gene to affect the phenotype of the organism of which it is a part 2. the quality of being expressive …
8expressivity — /ek spre siv i tee/, n. 1. the quality or state of being expressive. 2. Genetics. the degree to which a particular gene produces its effect in an organism. Cf. penetrance. [1930 35; < G Expressivität. See EXPRESSIVE, ITY] * * * …
9expressivity — noun a) the quality of being expressive b) the degree to which a gene affects an organism …
10expressivity — ex•pres•siv•i•ty [[t]ˌɛk sprɛˈsɪv ɪ ti[/t]] n. 1) the quality or state of being expressive 2) gen the degree to which a particular gene produces its effect in an organism Compare penetrance • Etymology: 1930–35; < G Expressivitӓt …
