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patrocliny

[ pa-truh-klahy-nee, pey- ]

noun

, Genetics.
  1. inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the paternal parent ( matrocliny ).

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Other Words From

  • patro·clinous patro·clinal pat·ro·clin·ic [pa-tr, uh, -, klin, -ik, pey-], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of patrocliny1

1915–20; patro- (variant of patri- with -o- ) + -cliny ( matrocliny )

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