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Pleiotropic

Definition:

adjective

1. (biology) Exhibiting or relating to pleiotropy, the phenomenon when a gene or gene mutation produces multiple and often unrelated phenotypic effects.

2. (medicine) Having an effect on multiple body systems or organs.

Sample Sentences:

1. The pleiotropic gene mutation resulted in both color blindness and hearing loss.

2. Certain medications can have pleiotropic effects, impacting various bodily functions simultaneously.

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