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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
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