chiasma

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /kaɪˈæzmə/

Noun

chiasma (plural chiasmas)

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

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