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syn·te·ny (sĭn'tə-nē)  n. The condition of two or more genes being located on the same chromosome whether or not there is demonstrable linkage between them. [syn- + Greek tainiā, band; see taenia.] syn·ten'ic (-těn'ĭk) adj. |
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Main Entry: syn·ten·ic
Pronunciation: sin-'ten-ik
Function: adjective
: located on the same chromosome
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