noun
- a group of genes within an organism that was inherited together from a single parent
Usage: genetics
Examples
- Scientists analyzed the patient’s haplotype to determine disease susceptibility.
- The research team compared haplotypes across different populations.
- Certain haplotypes are associated with increased risk of autoimmune disorders.
- The inheritance pattern showed that the entire haplotype was passed down intact.
- Genetic counselors use haplotype analysis to assess hereditary conditions.
- The study identified a rare haplotype linked to drug metabolism.