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)

1. (genetics) crossover (exchange of genetic material)

   Synonym: intercambio

Further reading

• crossing-over on the Italian Wikipedia.Wikipedia ^it