Hybrid: A device or system combining two types of mechanisms, circuits, or design approaches, each of which could of itself accomplish the total function but in a different and usually less effective manner. A hybrid computer combines digital and analog computers into one functioning system.

 

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Hybrid: A device or system combining two types of mechanisms, circuits, or design approaches, each of which could of itself accomplish the total function but in a different and usually less effectiv . . . View Full Definition

Somatic Cell Hybrid: Hybrid cell line derived from two different species: contains a complete chromosomal complement of one species and a partial chromosomal complement of the other: human/hamster hybrids grow a . . . View Full Definition

Dna Hybridization: The formation of hybrid DNA molecules that contain a strand of DNA from two different species. The number of complementary sequences in common in the two strands is an indication of the degr . . . View Full Definition

Radiation Hybrid: A hybrid cell containing small fragments of irradiated human chromosomes. Maps of irradiation sites on chromosomes for the human, rat, mouse, and other genomes provide important markers, all . . . View Full Definition

Hybrid Mortgage: Sometimes called an intermediate ARM, a fixed-period ARM, or a multiyear mortgage, a hybrid mortgage combines aspects of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages. The initial rate is fixed f . . . View Full Definition

Hybridization: The combination of a set of atomic orbitals to produce a new set of 'hybrid' orbitals. Hybridized orbitals are theoretical constructions that make molecular structures easier to explain. For . . . View Full Definition

Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH): A physical mapping approach that uses fluorescein tags to detect hybridization of probes with metaphase chromosomes and with the less- condensed somatic interphase chromatin.

Hybrid Club: (also 'hybrid iron, hybrid wood') a club that combines playing characteristics of both woods and irons: one valid method for differentiating between hybrid irons and hybrid woods is whether . . . View Full Definition

Hybrid Annuity: With a hybrid annuity, you allocate part of your annuity’s assets to providing fixed income payments and part to making variable income payments. For example, you could buy a hybrid immediat . . . View Full Definition

Hybrid classes: A hybrid course is one that combines online learning (accessible from the Web) and face-to-face instruction. The schedule and structure (which include online assignments and discussion forum . . . View Full Definition