Definition of Heterosis

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

Exact synonyms: Hybrid Vigor
Generic synonyms: Inclination, Tendency
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heterosis

heteroscedasticity
heteroscian
heteroscians
heteroses
heteroside
heterosis (current term)
heterosite
heteroskedasticity
heterosmia
heterosomati
heterosomes
heterosomic
heterospecific
heterospecific antibody
heterospecific graft
heterospecifics
heterosphere
heterospheres
heterospories

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