Associations to the word «Recessive»

Wiktionary

RECESSIVE, adjective. Going back; receding.
RECESSIVE, adjective. (genetics) Able to be covered up by a dominant trait.

Dictionary definition

RECESSIVE, noun. An allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical.
RECESSIVE, adjective. Of or pertaining to a recession.
RECESSIVE, adjective. (of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical.

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb