synteny

Meaning

Noun

  • The condition of being located on the same chromosome or region of genome.
  • The condition of multiple species showing a region of identical gene order.

Origin

  • Neologism meaning "on the same ribbon"; Ancient Greek σύν + ταινίᾱ.

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