Expressivity is a term used in genetics to refer to variations in a phenotype among individuals carrying a particular genotype. It is determined by the proportion of individuals with a given genotype who also possess the associated phenotype. This differs from penetrance, which refers to the likelihood of the gene generating its associated phenoty...
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(from the article `consanguinity`) A major application of data on consanguinity reflects the probability that two individuals of known degree of consanguinity to another individual ...
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The range of phenotypes expressed by a genotype in a range of environmental conditions.
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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 aneurysm of the aorta. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(ek″sprĕ-siv´ĭ-te) in genetics, the level of phenotypic expression of an inherited trait in an individual.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: eks′pres-siv′i-tē Definitions: 1. In clinical genetics, the degree of severity in which a gene is manifested.
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Expressivity: 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 aneurysm of the aorta.
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the quality or state of being expressive. · the degree to which a particular gene produces its effect in an organism. Cf. penetrance.
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