syn·ap·to·ne·mal complex | \ sə-ˌnap-tə-ˈnē-məl- 
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or less commonly synaptinemal complex \ sə-ˌnap-tə-ˈnē-məl- \
\Definition of synaptonemal complex
: a complex tripartite protein structure that spans the region between synapsed chromosomes in meiotic prophase
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synaptonemal complex
nounsyn·ap·to·ne·mal complex | \ sə-ˌnap-tə-ˌnē-məl- \
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or synaptinemal complex \ same \
Medical Definition of synaptonemal complex
: a complex tripartite protein structure that spans the region between synapsed chromosomes in meiotic prophase
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