patrocliny
[ pa-truh-klahy-nee, pey- ]
/ ˈpæ trəˌklaɪ ni, ˈpeɪ- /
noun Genetics.
inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the paternal parent (opposed to matrocliny).
Also
patricliny.
Origin of patrocliny
OTHER WORDS FROM patrocliny
pat·ro·cli·nous, pat·ro·clin·al, pat·ro·clin·ic [pa-truh-klin-ik, pey-] /ˌpæ trəˈklɪn ɪk, ˌpeɪ-/, adjectiveWords nearby patrocliny
patripotestal,
patristic,
patristics,
patrix,
patroclinous,
patrocliny,
patroclus,
patrol,
patrol car,
patrol torpedo boat,
patrol wagon
Medical definitions for patroclinous
patroclinous
[ păt′rə-klī′nəs ]
adj.
Having inherited traits that more closely resemble the father's side than the mother's side.