synteny
/ (sɪnˈtɛnɪ) /
noun
the presence of two or more genes on the same chromosome
Derived forms of synteny
syntenic, adjectiveWord Origin for synteny
C20:
syn- + Greek
tainia ribbon
Words nearby synteny
syntagma,
syntagmatic,
syntality,
syntax,
syntax language,
synteny,
synteresis,
synth,
synth-pop,
synthase,
synthesis
Medical definitions for synteny
synteny
[ sĭn′tə-nē ]
n.
The condition of two or more genes being on the same chromosome whether or not there is demonstrable linkage between them.