multiple alleles
noun
,
Genetics.
1.
a series of three or more alternative or allelic forms of a gene, only two of which can exist in any normal, diploid individual.
Origin
1935-40
Related forms
multiple allelism,
noun
British Dictionary definitions for
multiple alleles
multiple alleles
plural noun
1.
three or more alternative forms of a particular gene existing in a population
Derived Forms
multiple allelism,
noun