identical by descent

adjective

Of corresponding segments of a chromosome in different individuals, identical because they were inherited from a common ancestor without crossover.

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Meanings

adjectiveidentical by descent (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiologyOf corresponding segments of a chromosome in different individuals, identical because they were inherited from a common ancestor without crossover.
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