parental imprinting

Sci-Tech Dictionary: parental imprinting

(pə¦ren·təl ′im′print·iŋ)

(genetics) The condition whereby the extent of gene expression depends upon the sex of the parent that transmits the gene. Also known as genomic imprinting.

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