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Chiasm
see synonyms of chiasmNoun
1. chiasm, chiasma, decussation
an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Chiasm
see synonyms of chiasm noun
1.
chiasma (sense 1) chiasma (sense 2)
2.
chiasmus
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Chiasm
see synonyms of chiasmn. pl. chi·as·ma·ta (-mə-tə) or chi·as·mas also chi·asms
1. Anatomy A crossing or intersection of two tracts, as of nerves or ligaments.
2. Genetics The point of contact between paired chromatids during meiosis, resulting in a cross-shaped configuration and representing the cytological manifestation of crossing over.
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