(from the article `heredity`) ...some individuals who inherit a dominant, disease-causing gene show only partial symptoms of the disease; some in fact may show no expression of ...
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The state in which a genetic trait, although present in the appropriate genotype (i.e., homozygous, hemizygous, or heterozygous according to the state of dominance and mode of inheritance), fails to manifest itself in the phenotype because of nongenetic mechanisms. ... Compare: hypostasis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: non-pen′ĕ-trants Definitions: 1. The state in which a genetic trait, although present in the appropriate genotype (homozygous, hemizygous, or heterozygous according to the state of dominance and mode of inheritance), fails to manifest itself in the phenotype because of modifying factors.
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