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backcross

verb, noun — 4 senses

backcross

verb

Etymology From back + cross.

1

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences To cross a hybrid with one of its parents.

backcross

noun

Etymology From back + cross.

1

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences The act of crossing a hybrid with one of its parents.

2

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences An organism produced by such a crossing.

3

Arts, Hobbies, Juggling, Lifestyle, Performing arts, Sports Alternative Alternative form of back cross.

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