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Definition of non-crossover in English:

non-crossover

Pronunciation /nɒnˈkrɒsəʊvə/

noun

Genetics

  • A 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- + crossover.