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Webster 1913 Edition


Introgression

Inˊtro-gres′sion

,
Noun.
[L.
introgressus
, p. p. of
introgredi
to go in;
intro-
within +
gradi
to step, go.]
The act of going in; entrance.
Blount.

Webster 1828 Edition


Introgression

INTROGRES'SION

,
Noun.
[L. introgressio.] Entrance. [Not used.]

Definition 2024


introgression

introgression

English

Noun

introgression (plural introgressions)

  1. (genetics) The movement of a gene from one species to another

Derived terms

  • introgressional

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