alphoid

English

Etymology

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Adjective

alphoid (not comparable)

1. (genetics) Describing repetitive tandem sequences of DNA in the human centromere

   alphoid DNA

2. (neurology) Having the brainwave pattern associated with alertness.

   alphoid rhythm

Anagrams

• haploid