panmixia

/pænˈmɪksɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

The condition or state of being a mixture of different genetic types, especially in a population.

“The study of genetics showed that the population was in a state of panmixia, resulting in a more diverse gene pool.”

Synonyms

  • genetic mixing
  • hybridization

Antonyms

  • endogamy
  • inbreeding