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Mendelian

American  
[men-dee-lee-uhn, -deel-yuhn] / mɛnˈdi li ən, -ˈdil yən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Gregor Mendel or to his laws of heredity.


noun

  1. a follower of Gregor Mendel; a person who accepts Mendelism.

Mendelian British  
/ mɛnˈdiːlɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Mendel's laws

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Other Word Forms

  • non-Mendelian adjective
  • post-Mendelian adjective
  • pre-Mendelian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Mendelian

First recorded in 1900–05; Mendel + -ian

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The paper, titled "The role of phenylalanine and tyrosine in longevity: a cohort and Mendelian randomization study," examined whether levels of these nutrients in the blood are connected to lifespan.

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The researchers were able to demonstrate a direct link between high BMI and dementia by using a Mendelian randomization study design, which closely resembles a randomized controlled trial.

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The team used Mendelian randomization, a genetic method that helps researchers assess whether certain biological traits are likely to play a direct role in disease risk.

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To explore whether these drugs might influence dementia risk, the team used a technique called Mendelian Randomization.

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To understand how restless leg syndrome might affect overall health, the researchers used a technique called Mendelian randomisation.

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