centimorgan
/ˈsɛntəˌmɔrɡən/
noun
- A unit used in genetics to measure the distance between genes on a chromosome, based on the frequency of recombination.
- Genetic maps often show distances in centimorgans.
- A centimorgan represents about a 1% chance of recombination between genes.
- The two genes are located 10 centimorgans apart on the chromosome.