crossing-over

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Italian

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Etymology

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Pseudo-anglicism, derived from crossing +‎ over.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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crossing-over m (invariable)

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

Further reading

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