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discordance

 
Dictionary: dis·cor·dance   (dĭ-skôr'dns) pronunciation
n.
  1. The state or an instance of disagreement; discord.
  2. Genetics. The presence of a given genetic trait in only one member of a pair of identical twins.

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(dĭ-skôr'dns)
n.

The presence of a given genetic trait in only one member of a pair of identical twins.

dis·cor'dant adj.
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The occurrence of a given trait in only one member of a twin pair.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a harsh mixture of sounds
  Synonym: discord

Meaning #2: strife resulting from a lack of agreement
  Synonym: discord


 
 

 

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