amphigenetic

/æmˌfaɪɪˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

pertaining to the influence or control of both parents over the traits of their offspring

“The study of heredity is crucial for understanding the amphigenetic factors that contribute to a child’s physical appearance.”

2. noun

a quality or trait that is influenced or determined by both parents

“The amphigenetic factor in the child’s eye color is a combination of both parents’ genes.”

Synonyms

  • biparental
  • digenic

Antonyms

  • monogenic
  • uniparental