crossing-over

See also: crossing over

Italian

Etymology

Pseudo-anglicism, derived from crossing +‎ over.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌkrɔs.sinˈɡ‿ɔ.ver/, (more like English) /ˌkrɔs.siˈn‿ɔ.ver/
Rhymes: -ɔver

Noun

crossing-over m (invariable)

(genetics) crossover (exchange of genetic material)
Synonym: intercambio

Further reading

crossing-over on the Italian Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^it

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