Introgression Definition

ĭntrə-grĕshən
noun
The infiltration of genes from the gene pool of one species into that of another.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Introgression

Noun

Singular:
introgression
Plural:
introgressions

Origin of Introgression

  • From Latin intrōgressus past participle of intrōgredī to step in intrō- intro- gradī to step ghredh- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • introgress +‎ -ion

    From Wiktionary

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