incross

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noun

in·​cross ˈin-ˌkrȯs How to pronounce incross (audio)
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: an individual produced by crossing inbred lines of the same breed or strain
2
: a mating between individuals from inbred lines of the same breed or strain

incross

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transitive verb

: to interbreed (inbred lines of a breed or strain)

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“Incross.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/incross. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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