Backcross
ahd-5
transitive verb.
To cross (a hybrid) with one of its parents or with an individual genetically identical to one of its parents.
noun.
The act of making such a cross.
noun.
An individual resulting from such a cross.
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verb.
To
cross
a
hybrid
with one of its
parents
noun.
The act of such a crossing
noun.
An individual produced by such a crossing
noun.
Alternative form of
back cross
.
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verb.
mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents
Word Usage
"Moreover, testicular histology of F1 and backcross males showed in some cases a breakdown in spermatogenesis."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
cross
crossbreed
hybridise
hybridize
interbreed
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