<genetics> Pertaining to the combined action of alleles of more than one gene. Height is an example of a polygenic trait, as are predispositions to different types of heart disease. ... Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce ... (14 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Something that is controlled or caused by the action of many genes. Thus many of the major non-infectious diseases (for example arthritis, cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes) are likely to be caused by the interaction of many genes; no single gene mutation is responsible, rather the coincidence of polymorphic variants that together contribute risk factors that predispose an individual to the disease.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pol′ē-jen′ik Definitions: 1. Relating to a hereditary disease or normal characteristic controlled by the added effects of genes at multiple loci. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=70881
adjective of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974