asynapsis

/æsɪˈnæpsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division, often resulting in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the daughter cells.

“The genetic analysis revealed asynapsis in the affected cells, leading to further research on the underlying causes.”

Synonyms

  • chromosomal abnormality
  • nondisjunction

Antonyms

  • synapsis