mosaic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Related terms

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• Rhymes: -eɪɪk

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mosaic (plural mosaics)

1. A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
2. (genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.
3. (botany) A viral disease of plants.
4. A composite picture made from overlapping photographs.

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mosaic (not comparable)

1. (of an individual) Containing cells with of varying genetic constitution.

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• mosaicism