synteny

/ (sɪnˈtɛnɪ) /

noun

the presence of two or more genes on the same chromosome

Derived forms of synteny

syntenic, adjective

Word Origin for synteny

C20: syn- + Greek tainia ribbon

Medical definitions for synteny

synteny
[ sĭntə-nē ]

n.

The condition of two or more genes being on the same chromosome whether or not there is demonstrable linkage between them.

Other words from synteny

syn•tenic (-tĕnĭk) adj.