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heterotic

/ˌhɛtəˈrɒtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does heterotic mean?

adjective

Relating to or involving a combination of two different types of organisms, especially in genetics.

Example

"The heterotic effect was first observed in the 1920s, leading to significant advances in our understanding of genetic inheritance."

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