chi·as·ma
| \ kī-ˈaz-mə
, kē- \
, kē- \
plural chiasmata\
kī-ˈaz-mə-tə
, kē-
\
, kē-
\
Definition of chiasma
1
: an anatomical intersection or decussation — compare optic chiasma
2
: a cross-shaped configuration of paired chromatids visible in the diplotene stage of meiotic prophase and considered the cytological equivalent of genetic crossing-over
Other Words from chiasma
chiasmatic
\
ˌkī-əz-ˈma-tik
, ˌkē-
\
adjective
, ˌkē-
\
adjective
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chiasma
noun
chi·as·ma
| \ kī-ˈaz-mə, kē-
\
\
plural chiasmata\
-mət-ə
\
\
Medical Definition of chiasma
1
: an anatomical intersection or decussation — see optic chiasma
2
: a cross-shaped configuration of paired chromatids visible in the diplotene of meiotic prophase and considered the cytological equivalent of genetic crossing-over
Other Words from chiasma
chiasmatic
\
ˌkī-əz-ˈmat-ik, ˌkē-
\
adjective
\
adjective
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