Found 3 items, similar to Linkage.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: linkage pertautan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: linkage linkage n 1: an associative relation 2: (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go) [syn: gene linkage] 3: a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion 4: the act of linking things together
English → English (gcide) Definition: Linkage Linkage \Link"age\ (l[i^][ng]k"[asl]j; 48), n. 1. The act of linking; the state of being linked; also, a system of links. [1913 Webster] 2. (Chem.) Manner of linking or of being linked; -- said of the union of atoms or radicals in the molecule. [1913 Webster] 3. (Geom.) A system of straight lines or bars, fastened together by joints, and having certain of their points fixed in a plane. It is used to describe straight lines and curves in the plane. [1913 Webster] 4. Any object, factor, or relationship that creates a bond or association between two other objects. [PJC] 5. Specifically: (Genetics) The proximity of two or more genes on the genome of an organism that causes those genes to be inherited, transferred, or moved together with a frequency greater than for genes not associated. The linkage is a continuous variable, and is inversely related to the distance between genes on the genome. [PJC]