callisection

/kælɪˈsekʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A section of a cell that contains chromosomes, typically during cell division.

“The biologist studied the callisection of the cell to understand the process of mitosis.”

2. noun

A part of a chromosome, especially the part that is visible under a microscope during cell division.

“The callisection of the chromosome was crucial in determining the genetic makeup of the species.”

Synonyms

  • chromatid
  • chromosome

Antonyms

  • acentric chromosome