Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

congenic

adjective

/kənˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definition

of or relating to a strain of genetically identical organisms that differ from another strain by one specific gene.

Examples

Researchers studied congenic mice to understand the effects of a single gene on behavior.
The congenic line was developed to isolate the effects of the gene of interest.

Meaning

Congenic refers to a group of organisms that have been bred to have a specific gene in common while retaining other genetic traits from their original lineage.