haplotype

[ hap-luh-tahyp ]

noun

1. Genetics. a combination of closely linked DNA sequences on one chromosome that are often inherited together:

   By comparing haplotypes of a mother and father with those of a fetus, scientists can study how new genetic changes arise.

haplotype

/ ˈhæpləʊˌtaɪp /

noun

1. a set of alleles inherited by an individual from a single parent

Word History and Origins

Origin of haplotype¹

First recorded in 1965–70; haplo- + type

Example Sentences

The haplotype is found in about 16% of the population in Europe and half the population in South Asia, while in Africa and East Asia it is non-existent.

From Seattle Times

That single strand often will also give enough genetic information to determine the animal’s haplotype, or regional family marker.

From Washington Times

Construction of the third generation Zea mays haplotype map.

From Nature

A general approach for haplotype phasing across the full spectrum of relatedness.

From Nature

The x axis shows the relative position to the centre of the two fragments within each haplotype. c, The Y-chromosome phylogeny is shown along with the number of structural variations for each main branch.

From Nature