Mendelism

[ men-dl-iz-uh m ]

/ ˈmɛn dlˌɪz əm /

the theories of heredity advanced by Gregor Mendel.

Also Men·de·li·an·ism

[men-dee-lee-uh-niz-uh m, ‐deel-yuh‐] /mɛnˈdi li əˌnɪz əm, ‐ˈdil yə‐/.

Origin of Mendelism

First recorded in 1900–05; Mendel + -ism

It has been often supposed that the methods of the two schools (biometry and Mendelism) are antagonistic.

Applied Eugenics |Paul Popenoe and Roswell Hill Johnson
The lay reader need not perplex himself with the problems and phenomena of Mendelism.

Feminism and Sex-Extinction |Arabella Kenealy
That is obvious to the prophets of Mendelism; but, whilst they admit this, they will have nothing to say to the lawgiver.

Science and Morals and Other Essays |Bertram Coghill Alan Windle
How far does Mendelism help us in connection with the problem of the origin of species?

Mendelism |Reginald Crundall Punnett

It is now idle to deny either the general truth or the stupendous promise of Mendelism.

Parenthood and Race Culture |Caleb Williams Saleeby

Mendelism

/ (ˈmɛndəˌlɪzəm) /

the science of heredity based on Mendel's laws with some modifications in the light of more recent knowledge

Mendelism

[ mĕn′dl-ĭz′əm ]

The theoretical principles of heredity formulated by Gregor Mendel; Mendel's laws.