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noun
GeneticsA chromosome that has not undergone crossing over during meiosis; a gamete that has one or more such chromosomes; (also) an individual who does not exhibit the phenotypic results of crossing over (at one or more loci).
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From non- + cross-over.
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