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Definition of Heterosis

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

Definition of Heterosis

1. n. A figure of speech by which one form of a noun, verb, or pronoun, and the like, is used for another, as in the sentence: "What is life to such as me?"

Definition of Heterosis

1. Noun. (genetics) The tendency of cross-breeding to produce an animal or plant with a greater hardiness than its parents; hybrid vigour ¹

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Definition of Heterosis

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Medical Definition of Heterosis

1. The observation that in some circumstances, the heterozygotes in a population have higher fitness than the homozygotes, for example they grow better, are better able to survive, and/or are more fertile than the homozygotes. The effect of heterosis can also apply to hybrids (thus hybrid vigor). (09 Oct 1997)

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