1. In a manner relating to or involving monogenesis; by means of descent from a single source or ancestor.
Usage: technical; biology/genetics
2. In a way that involves or is controlled by a single gene or monogenic inheritance.
Usage: genetics; medical

Examples

• The trait is inherited monogenically, controlled by a single dominant allele.
• Certain genetic disorders are inherited monogenically and follow predictable Mendelian patterns.
• The researchers determined that the disease was transmitted monogenically through the family line.
• Monogenically inherited conditions are often easier to predict than polygenic traits.