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recessive in Malay

resesif

/ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive in Malay: resesif. In English, recessive means going back; receding.

Malay words for recessive

in genetics
resesif

English meaning of recessive

  1. adjective Going back; receding.
  2. adjective Able to be masked by a dominant allele or trait.
  3. adjective Not dominant; whose effect is masked by stronger effects.
  4. noun A gene that is recessive.

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Questions about recessive in Malay

What is the meaning of recessive in Malay?
Recessive in Malay is resesif.
Apakah maksud recessive dalam bahasa Melayu?
Recessive: resesif.
What does recessive mean in English?
Recessive means going back; receding.

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