- The state or an instance of disagreement; discord.
- Genetics. The presence of a given genetic trait in only one member of a pair of identical twins.
Dictionary:
dis·cor·dance (dĭ-skôr'dns) ![]() |
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noun
| Medical Dictionary: dis·cor·dance |
The presence of a given genetic trait in only one member of a pair of identical twins.
dis·cor'dant adj.| Veterinary Dictionary: discordance |
The occurrence of a given trait in only one member of a twin pair.
| WordNet: discordance |
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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| disformity |
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