SINCE 1828
introgression
noun
in·tro·gres·sion
| \ ˌin-trə-ˈgre-shən
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Definition of introgression
: the entry or introduction of a gene from one gene complex into another (as by hybridization)
Other Words from introgression
introgressant
\ ˌin-trə-ˈgre-sᵊnt
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adjective or noun
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adjective or noun
introgressive
\ ˌin-trə-ˈgre-siv
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adjective
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adjective
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