heterozygosity
noun
het·ero·zy·gos·i·ty
ˌhe-tə-rō-(ˌ)zī-ˈgä-sə-tē 
: the state of being heterozygous
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If topics like alleles, heterozygosity and extinction dynamics fascinate you, put your knowledge to the test with my Evolution IQ Test.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Some DNA tests — such as the Embark Purebred DNA Test — can show indications of inbreeding through a test called genetic diversity (aka, heterozygosity).
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Jessie Quinn,
Peoplemag,
3 May 2023
Averageness also corresponds to heterozygosity, or genetic diversity, which is another good thing.
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Paul Bloom,
Discover Magazine,
25 Mar. 2019
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Some DNA tests — such as the Embark Purebred DNA Test — can show indications of inbreeding through a test called genetic diversity (aka, heterozygosity).
—
Jessie Quinn,
Peoplemag,
3 May 2023
Averageness also corresponds to heterozygosity, or genetic diversity, which is another good thing.
—
Paul Bloom,
Discover Magazine,
25 Mar. 2019
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“Heterozygosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heterozygosity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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heterozygosity
noun
het·ero·zy·gos·i·ty
ˌhet-ə-rō-(ˌ)zī-ˈgäs-ət-ē
: the state of being heterozygous
Medical Definition
heterozygosity
noun
het·ero·zy·gos·i·ty
-ˈgäs-ət-ē
plural heterozygosities
: the state of being heterozygous
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