Homozygous

/ˌhoʊməˈzaɪɡəs/ adjective

In genetics, having two of the same form of a gene for a particular trait.

From “homo-” meaning “same” and “zygous” from Greek “zygon,” meaning “yoke” or “pair.” The term was formed in modern scientific Latin in the early 20th century as genetics developed.

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