mendelism

/ˈmɛndəlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the theory of heredity developed by Gregor Mendel, involving the passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring.

“The study of genetics relies heavily on the principles of Mendelism.”

Synonyms

  • Mendelian genetics
  • hereditary theory

Antonyms

  • degeneracy
  • random mutation