Breeding
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Breeding
Breeding (/ˈbriːdɪŋ/), in the context of medicine, refers to the process of reproduction that is regulated by humans, often with the goal of maintaining or enhancing particular genetic traits.
Etymology
The term "breeding" originates from the Old English word "brēdan", which means "to nourish, bring up, or rear".
Related Terms
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.
- Reproduction: The biological process by which new individuals of the same species are produced.
- Selective Breeding: The process by which humans use animal and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotypic traits.
- Inbreeding: The production of offspring from the mating or breeding of individuals or organisms that are closely related genetically.
- Crossbreeding: The process of breeding an animal or plant with another of a different breed or variety.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breeding
- Wikipedia's article - Breeding
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