polygenome hybrid

noun

poly·​genome hybrid
variants or polygenomic hybrid
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: a hybrid individual that has more than two complete genomes which are derived from two or more dissimilar ancestors

Word History

Etymology

polygenome, polygenomic from poly- + genome, genomic

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“Polygenome hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polygenome%20hybrid. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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