Mendelism

American  

[men-dl-iz-uhm] / ˈmɛn dlˌɪz əm /

Also Mendelianism

noun

1. the theories of heredity advanced by Gregor Mendel.

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Mendelism British  

/ ˈmɛndəˌlɪzəm, mɛnˈdiːlɪəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the science of heredity based on Mendel's laws with some modifications in the light of more recent knowledge

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Etymology

Origin of Mendelism

First recorded in 1900–05; Mendel + -ism

Example Sentences

In the sections to follow, we consider some of the extensions of Mendelism.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

This is so much cited in text-books on Mendelism that the student might think it is a common character.

From Applied Eugenics by Popenoe, Paul

New doctrines and improved methods of enquiry have arisen—Mutationism, Mendelism, Weismannism, Neo-Lamarckism, Biometrics, Eugenics and what not—are being diligently exploited.

From The Coming of Evolution The Story of a Great Revolution in Science by John W.

Whether Mendelism will assist the breeder in the production of these finer points is at present doubtful.

From Mendelism Third Edition by Punnett, Reginald Crundall

Mendelism, 4, 67, 74, 75, 81 et seq.,

From Woman and Womanhood A Search for Principles by Saleeby, C. W. (Caleb Williams)