Allelic

/əˈlɛlɪk/ adjective

Relating to or describing alleles, the different forms of genes.

From 'allele' plus the suffix '-ic' meaning 'relating to'. Formed following standard English adjective-formation patterns in scientific terminology during the 20th century.

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