Mendelism noun. ['mɛnd(ǝ)lɪz(ǝ)m] E20.
[from Mendel (see MENDELIAN) + -ISM.]
Biology. The theory that the inheritance of any particular character is controlled by the inheritance of discrete units (now called genes) which occur in pairs in somatic cells and separate (largely) independently of each other at meiosis; (Mendelian) genetics.

■ Mendelist noun (rare) = MENDELIAN noun E20.

■ Mendelize verb intrans. behave or be inherited in accordance with Mendelian principles E20.

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