incross

[ in-kraws, -kros ]

noun

, Genetics.

1. a mating between organisms that are both homozygous for the same allele.

incross

/ ˈɪnkrɒs /

noun

1. a plant or animal produced by continued inbreeding

verb

1. to inbreed or produce by inbreeding

Word History and Origins

Origin of incross¹

in- ¹ + cross

Related Words

• amalgam
• combination