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Genetic Locus: A location on a chromosome (possibly of a diploid organism with variants that segregate according to the rules of Mendelian heredity)

Locus: See Genetic locus

Locus (Pl. Loci): The position on a chromosome of a gene or other chromosome marker: also, the dna at that position. The use of locus is sometimes restricted to mean regions of dna that are expressed. See gen . . . View Full Definition

Genetics: The study of the structure and function of genes and the transmission of genes from parents to offspring.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO): A term, currently used most often in international trade discussions, that designates crops that carry new traits that have been inserted through advanced genetic engineering methods (e.g., . . . View Full Definition

Genetic Testing: Analyzing an individual's genetic material to determine predisposition to a particular health condition or to confirm a diagnosis of genetic disease.

Additive Genetic Effects: When the combined effects of alleles at different loci are equal to the sum of their individual effects.

Genetic-Based Discrimination: The practice of requesting or requiring genetic testing information during the hiring process or using genetic testing information to base any other employment decisions or actions.

Locus Amoenus: (Latin, 'pleasant place') A pleasant locale and time, traditionally a green Edenic garden on a temperate but sunny spring day--especially in the month of May. This is the traditional setting . . . View Full Definition

Locus Classicus: (Latin, 'classic place') A passage often cited as authoritative or illustrative on a particular point or subject. For instance, when it comes to explaining what a neologism is, the opening l . . . View Full Definition