heterosis

noun
het·​er·​o·​sis | \ ˌhe-tə-ˈrō-səs How to pronounce heterosis (audio) \

Definition of heterosis

: the marked vigor or capacity for growth often exhibited by crossbred animals or plants

called also hybrid vigor

Other Words from heterosis

heterotic \ ˌhe-​tə-​ˈrä-​tik How to pronounce heterotic (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of heterosis

1914, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for heterosis

New Latin

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heterosis

noun
het·​er·​o·​sis | \ ˌhet-ə-ˈrō-səs How to pronounce heterosis (audio) \
plural heteroses\ -​ˌsēz How to pronounce heteroses (audio) \

Medical Definition of heterosis

: a marked vigor or capacity for growth that is often shown by crossbred animals or plants

called also hybrid vigor

Other Words from heterosis

heterotic \ -​ˈrät-​ik How to pronounce heterotic (audio) \ adjective