(genetics) One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position, or locus, on a chromosome.

plural of allele

Of or pertaining to alleles. / Of or pertaining to alleles of the same gene.

In terms of alleles.

(genetics) The degree to which the behaviour of a transcription factor is allele-specific

Archaic form of allele.

(genetics) The existence of two or more alleles of a gene

plural of allelism

plural of allel

(genetics) The state of having three or more alleles, or distinctive forms of a gene.