recessive

noun

  1. 1

    A gene that is recessive.

adjective

  1. 1

    Going back; receding.

  2. 2

    Able to be masked by a dominant allele or trait.

  3. 3

    (by extension) Not dominant; whose effect is masked by stronger effects.

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