Heterosis
Heterosis noun - (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent.
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Synonyms for Heterosis
Hybrid vigor is a synonym for heterosis. In some cases you can use "Hybrid vigor" instead a noun "Heterosis".
Hybrid vigor
Hybrid vigor noun - (genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent.
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Synonyms for Hybrid vigor
Heterosis is a synonym for hybrid vigor. You can use "Heterosis" instead a noun phrase "Hybrid vigor".
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