multiple allele

noun

: an allele of a genetic locus having more than two allelic forms within a population

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multiple allele

• varicocele
• appellee
• ocelli
• belly
• deli
• felly
• jelly
• kellie
• melly
• nellie
• nelly
• shelly

Medical Definition

multiple allele

noun

: an allele of a genetic locus having more than two allelic forms within a population