Relating to traits controlled by two genes, or involving two separate genetic origins.
From di- (two) + -genic (relating to genes), from Greek genos (origin). Modern genetics term describing inheritance patterns controlled by pairs of genes.
Digenic inheritance explains why some diseases skip generations mysteriously—two different genes must both be present to trigger the condition, so carriers without both look perfectly healthy.
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