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back⋅cross

  [bak-kraws, -kros] Genetics.
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–verb (used with object)
1. to cross (a hybrid of the first generation) with either of its parents.
–noun
2. an instance of such crossing.
Origin:
1900–05; back 2 + cross
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back·cross   (bāk'krôs', -krŏs')   
tr.v.   back·crossed, back·cross·ing, back·cross·es
To cross (a hybrid) with one of its parents or with an individual genetically identical to one of its parents.
n.  

  1. The act of making such a cross.

  2. An individual resulting from such a cross.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: 2backcross
Function: noun
: a mating that involves backcrossing; also : an individual produced by backcrossing
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

backcross back·cross (bāk'krôs')
v. back·crossed, back·cross·ing, back·cross·es
To cross a hybrid with one of its parents, or with an individual genetically identical to one of its parents. n.

  1. The act of making such a cross.

  2. An individual resulting from such a cross.

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Science Dictionary
backcross   (bāk'krôs', -krŏs')  Pronunciation Key 
Verb   To cross a hybrid with one of its parents or with an individual genetically identical to one of its parents. Backcrossing is used in research to isolate genetic characteristics found in one of the parents.

Noun  

  1. The act of making such a cross.

  2. An individual resulting from such a cross.


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