law of segregation
noun
,
Genetics.
1.
the principle, originated by Gregor Mendel, stating that during the production of gametes the two copies of each hereditary factor segregate so that offspring acquire one factor from each parent.
Also called
Mendel's first law,
Mendel's law
.
Origin
1940-45
law of segregation
in Medicine
law of segregation
n.
See
Mendel's law
.
law of segregation
in Science
law of segregation
See under
Mendel's law
.