pleiotropy

English

/plaɪˈɒtɹəpi/, /plaɪˈɑtɹəpi/

noun
Definitions
  • (genetics) The influence of a single gene on multiple phenotypic traits; pleiotropism.
  • (pharmacology) The existence of drug effects other than the one for which the drug was designed; usually implies additional beneficial effects.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek πλείων (more, too much).

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Ancient Greek

πλείων

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more, too much

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