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panmixia

Pronunciation: /panˈmɪksɪə/
Definition of panmixia

noun

[mass noun] Zoology
  • random mating within a breeding population.

Derivatives

panmictic

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from German Panmixie, from Greek pan 'all' + mixis 'mixing'

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