Definition of "heterozygosity" [heterozygosity]

• The condition of being heterozygous (noun)

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• "There is also an unusual phenomenon called loss of heterozygosity (LOH) whichis described below."
• "This event is called “loss of heterozygosity” and is not inherited."
• "Outbreeding groups of organisms with high degrees of heterozygosity tend to be fitter than inbred groups."