patrocliny

[pa-truh-klahy-nee, pey-]

noun

Genetics.

1. inheritance in which the traits of the offspring are derived primarily from the paternal parent (matrocliny ).

Other Word Forms

• patroclinous adjective
• patroclinal adjective
• patroclinic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of patrocliny¹

1915–20; patro- (variant of patri- with -o- ) + -cliny ( matrocliny )