synapsis

Meanings

Plural: synapses

Noun

the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis
The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.
Alternative form of synapse.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

syndesis

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 14

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