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heterosis

DEFINITIONS OF: heterosis

1

n (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent

Synonyms:
hybrid vigor
Type of:
inclination, tendency
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
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