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What is linkage disequilibrium?

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪŋkɪʤ dɪˌsikwəˈlɪbriəm/

linkage disequilibrium

Definition

Where alleles (DNA markers) occur together more often than can be accounted for by chance because of their physical proximity on a chromosome. Also called LD.