noun
- A set of DNA variations (alleles) at multiple locations on a chromosome that are inherited together as a unit.
Usage: genetics; plural form of haplotype; commonly used in population genetics and medical research
Examples
- Researchers identified several common haplotypes in the population that were associated with disease resistance.
- The study compared haplotypes across different ethnic groups to understand genetic diversity.
- Specific haplotypes can be used as genetic markers in ancestry testing.
- Scientists analyzed haplotypes to trace the evolutionary history of the species.
- Different haplotypes in this region of the genome showed varying frequencies among patients with the condition.