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Noun: allelomorph  u'lee-lu,morf
  1. (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character
    "some allelomorphs are dominant over others";
    - allele

Derived forms: allelomorphs

Type of: cistron, factor, gene

Encyclopedia: Allelomorph