allogeneity

/æləˈdʒɛnɪˌti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of being genetically different from others in a group

“The researcher studied the allogeneity of the population to understand their genetic diversity.”

2. noun

The condition of being derived from a different individual or source

“The allogeneity of the tissue graft made it difficult to ensure compatibility with the recipient’s body.”

Synonyms

  • genetic diversity
  • heterogeneity

Antonyms

  • genetic similarity
  • homogeneity