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acquired character

 
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–noun Genetics.
a noninheritable character that results from certain environmental influences.
Origin:
1875–80
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acquired character  
n.  A nonhereditary change of function or structure in a plant or animal made in response to the environment. Also called acquired characteristic.
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acquired character n.
A nonhereditary change of function or structure in a plant or animal made in response to the environment.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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