Associations to the word «Chiasma»

Wiktionary

CHIASMA, noun. (anatomy) A crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc.
CHIASMA, noun. (genetics) (cytology) The contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis.

Dictionary definition

CHIASMA, noun. An intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X.

Wise words

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