synapsis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σῠ́νᾰψῐς (sŭ́năpsĭs, “contact”).

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