Dominant: A genetic trait is considered dominant if it is expressed in a person who has only one copy of that gene. (In genetic terms, a dominant trait is one that is phenotypically expressed in heterozygotes). A dominant trait is opposed to a recessive trait which is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present. (In genetic terms, a recessive trait is one that is phenotypically expressed only in homozygotes). Examples of dominant disorders include: 1  Achondroplasia (a common form of dwarfism with short arms and legs),
Go back to names list. Syeda is a feminine name of Arabic origin, which is equivalent to the popular masculine Muslim name Syed. The meaning of the word is said to be âNobleâ. The female version is also found spelled Sayyid.
It is probably a feminine form of Greek Philomenos, meaning friend of ease.. QUANDA: Old English name meaning companion.. RAFIQA (Ø±ÙÙÙØ©): Feminine form of Arabic Rafiq, meaning companion, friend.. 1  RAYA (×¨Öµ×¢Ö·): Hebrew name meaning friend.. 2  Compare with another form of Raya. LIEVIN: Dutch form of German Liafwin, meaning dear friend.. 2  MALDWYN: Welsh form of Old High German Baldawin, meaning brave friend.. 3  MESHULAM: Variant spelling of Hebrew Meshullam, meaning friend.. 4  In the bible, this is the name of a scribe and many other minor characters.