synizesis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek συνίζησις (sunízēsis, “a sitting together”), from σύν (sún, “with”) (English syn-) + ἱζάνω (hizánō, “to sit”).

Synonyms

synezesis

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