heritability
/ˌher.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌher.ɪ.t̬əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌher-ə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē ˌhe-rə-/ (ame, mw)
heritability — 名詞
1. the degree to which a particular physical feature, medical condition, or behavio
遺傳性
特質經基因傳遞的能力
the degree to which a particular physical feature, medical condition, or behavioural tendency can be passed from parents to children through genetic material rather than being caused by the environment
The heritability of height was tested by comparing growth patterns among identical twins raised apart.
研究人員透過比較分開長大的同卵雙胞胎的生長模式，來測試身高的遺傳性。
heritability of [physical trait]
Kwame read a study showing that the heritability of musical ability is surprisingly high.
Kwame 讀到一項研究，指出音樂天賦的遺傳性高得驚人。
Dr. Varela presented her findings on the heritability of lactose intolerance at the genetics conference.
Varela 博士在遺傳學會議上發表了她關於乳糖不耐症遺傳性的研究結果。
- genetic transmission
more technical; focuses on the process of genes being passed on rather than the likelihood of a trait being inherited
- inheritance
broader term that can refer to property or traits; 'heritability' is limited to genetic traits
文法句型
heritability of [trait/condition]