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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act or result of arranging in a new order or layout. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The mixing of genetic material of two competing viruses infecting the same cell. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From re- + assortment.

Related phrases

genetic material

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