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centimorgan

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntɪˌmɔːg(ə)n/

(also centiMorgan)

Definition of centimorgan

noun

Genetics

a map unit used to express the distance between two gene loci on a chromosome. A spacing of one centimorgan indicates a one per cent chance that two genes will be separated by crossing over.