heterosis (n)
hybrid vigor (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent
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Hypernym tendency, inclination
Domain of synset - TOPIC genetics, genetic science
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Hyponym tendency, inclination
Member of this domain - TOPIC genetics, genetic science

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