1940s; earliest use found in Science. From pan- + ancient Greek μίξις mixing, mingling, after German Panmixie. Compare earlier panmixia, panmixy, and pangamy.
Definition of panmixis in US English:
panmixis
nounpanˈmɪksɪs
Biology
Random mating within a population.
Origin
1940s; earliest use found in Science. From pan- + ancient Greek μίξις mixing, mingling, after German Panmixie. Compare earlier panmixia, panmixy, and pangamy.