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synaptonemal complex

One entry found for synaptonemal complex.
Main Entry: syn·ap·to·ne·mal complex
Pronunciation: s&-"nap-t&-'nE-m&l-
Function: noun
Etymology: synaptic + -o- or -i- + Greek nEma thread -- more at NEMAT-
: a complex tripartite protein structure that spans the region between synapsed chromosomes in meiotic prophase -- called also syn.ap.ti.ne.mal complex /s&-"nap-t&-'nE-m&l-/