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introgression

One entry found for introgression.
Main Entry: in·tro·gres·sion
Pronunciation: "in-tr&-'gre-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: intro- + -gression (as in regression)
: the entry or introduction of a gene from one gene complex into another (as by hybridization)
- in·tro·gres·sant /-'gre-s&nt/ adjective or noun
- in·tro·gres·sive /-'gre-siv/ adjective