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Noun: reciprocal cross
  1. Hybridization involving a pair of crosses that reverse the sexes associated with each genotype
    "The scientist conducted a reciprocal cross to study sex-linked traits";
    - reciprocal

Derived forms: reciprocal crosses

Type of: cross, crossbreeding, crossing, hybridisation [Brit], hybridising [Brit], hybridization, hybridizing, interbreeding

Encyclopedia: Reciprocal cross