digenic

/daɪˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a disease or condition caused by two different genes.

“The research team found that the digenic disorder was caused by a mutation in two different genes.”

2. noun

A disease or condition caused by two different genes.

“The patient’s doctor explained that her condition was a result of a digenic disorder.”

Synonyms

  • multifactorial
  • polygenic

Antonyms

  • monogenic