pleiotropy

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pleiotropy意思解释

n.

（基因）多效性；

英英释义

In pharmacology, pleiotropy refers to a drug\'s actions, usually unanticipated, other than those for which the agent was specifically developed. It may include adverse effects which are detrimental ones, but is often used to denote additional beneficial effects.

双语例句

用作名词(n.)The creation of multiple effects by a single gene is called pleiotropy.单一基因所产生的多重效应为基因多效性。