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patroclinous

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pat⋅ro⋅cli⋅ny

  [pa-truh-klahy-nee, pey-]
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–noun Genetics.
inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the paternal parent (opposed to matrocliny ).
Also, patricliny.

Origin:
1915–20; patro- (var. of patri- with -o- ) + -cliny (see matrocliny )

Related forms:
pat⋅ro⋅cli⋅nous, pat⋅ro⋅clin⋅al, pat⋅ro⋅clin⋅ic  [pa-truh-klin-ik, pey-] , adjective
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pat·ro·cli·nous   (pāt'rə-klī'nəs)   
adj.  Having inherited characteristics that more closely resemble the father's side than the mother's side.

[patr(i)- + Greek klīnein, to lean; see klei- in Indo-European roots + -ous.]
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Main Entry: pat·ro·cli·nous
Pronunciation: -'klI-n&s
Function: adjective
: derived or inherited from the father or paternal line—compare MATROCLINOUS

Main Entry: pat·ro·cli·ny
Pronunciation: 'pa-tr&-"klI-nE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -nies
: thequality or state of being patroclinous
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patroclinous pat·ro·cli·nous (pāt'rə-klī'nəs) or pat·ri·cli·nous (-rĭ-)
adj.
Having inherited traits that more closely resemble the father's side than the mother's side.

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