genetic map

noun

an arrangement of genes on a chromosome.
Also called gene map, linkage map.

Origin of genetic map

First recorded in 1955–60

Words nearby genetic map

genetic fitness, genetic immunity, genetic lethal, genetic load, genetic male, genetic map, genetic marker, genetic psychology, genetic relationship, genetic screening, genetic testing

British Dictionary definitions for genetic map

genetic map

noun

a graphic representation of the order of genes within chromosomes by means of detailed analysis of the DNA See also chromosome map

Derived forms of genetic map

genetic mapping, noun

Medical definitions for genetic map

genetic map

n.

A graphic representation of the genes or mutable sites on a chromosome.

Scientific definitions for genetic map

genetic map
gene map

A graphic representation of the arrangement of a gene or a DNA sequence on a chromosome. A genetic map is used to locate and identify the gene or group of genes that determines a particular inherited trait.♦ Locating and identifying genes in a genetic map is called genetic mapping.