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Definition of Biallelic

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Biallelic: Pertaining to both alleles (both alternative forms of a gene). For example, biallelic mutations in the gene MYH predispose to colon cancer.