monogenic

adjective

mono·​gen·​ic ˌmä-nə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce monogenic (audio)
: of, relating to, or controlled by a single gene and especially by either of an allelic pair
monogenically
ˌmä-nə-ˈje-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce monogenic (audio)
adverb

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People with monogenic forms sometimes present with symptoms that are different from those with type 1 and 2 diabetes. — Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 Sickle cell anemia, a blood disorder, is an example of a monogenic disorder. — Wendy Wisner, Health, 16 Apr. 2024

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1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of monogenic was in 1939

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monogenic

adjective
mono·​gen·​ic -ˈjen-ik How to pronounce monogenic (audio) -ˈjēn- How to pronounce monogenic (audio)
: of, relating to, or controlled by a single gene and especially by either of an allelic pair
monogenically
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce monogenic (audio)
adverb
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