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Definition of Hybrid vigor
1. Noun. (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent.
Exact synonyms: Heterosis
Generic synonyms: Inclination, Tendency
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics
Generic synonyms: Inclination, Tendency
Category relationships: Genetic Science, Genetics
Medical Definition of Hybrid vigor
1. The adaptive superiority of heterozygous genotypes with respect to one or more characters in comparison with the corresponding homozygotes. (12 Dec 1998)