Euler genus

noun

The minimal integer n such that the given graph can be drawn without crossing itself on a sphere with n cross-caps or with n/2 handles.

Meanings

noun
  1. graph theoryThe minimal integer n such that the given graph can be drawn without crossing itself on a sphere with n cross-caps or with n/2 handles.
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