outcrossing
noun
out·cross·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌkrȯ-siŋ 
: the interbreeding of individuals or stocks that are relatively unrelated (as to improve expression of a desired genetic trait) : outbreeding
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First Known Use
1890, in the meaning defined above
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“Outcrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcrossing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
outcrossing
noun
out·cross·ing
: a mating of individuals of different strains but usually of the same breed
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