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

Definition of Hybrid vigor

1. Noun. A property of some hybrids that are more likely to outperform either purebred parent in surviving. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hybrid Vigor

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hybrid name
hybrid orbital
hybrid petunia
hybrid plasmid
hybrid prosthesis
hybrid resonance
hybrid rocket
hybrid rockets
hybrid speciation
hybrid sterility
hybrid swarm
hybrid tuberous begonia
hybrid vehicle
hybrid vehicles
hybrid vigor (current term)
hybrid vigour
hybrid warfare
hybrid wave function
hybrid wave functions
hybridisation
hybridisation stringency
hybridisations
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hybridising
hybridism
hybridisms
hybridist

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