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Overdominance is a condition in genetics where the phenotype of the heterozygote lies outside of the phenotypical range of both homozygote parents.

Overdominance in human genetics

In humans, sickle cell anemia is a condition that is determined by a single polymorphism. Heterozygotes have superior resistance to malaria than either homozygote.

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