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supergene [′sü·pər‚jēn] (genetics) A chromosomal segment protected from crossing over and therefore transmitted from generation to generation as if it were a single recon. (mineralogy) Referring to mineral deposits or enrichments formed by descending solutions. Also known as hypergene. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Yet scientists know that such disease-causing supergenes account for only a fraction of all cancer cases. |
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