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super- +‎ gene

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supergene (plural supergenes)

 
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  1. (genetics) A group of neighbouring genes on a chromosome that are inherited together because of close genetic linkage and are functionally related in an evolutionary sense.

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supergene (not comparable)

  1. (geology, of a mineral) leached and then deposited by descending waters

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supergene

  1. inflection of supergen:
    1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
    2. strong nominative/accusative plural
    3. weak nominative all-gender singular
    4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular