chiasmatypy

/ˌkaɪˌæzˈmætɪpaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term that refers to a cross or chiasma, often used in biology or genetics.

“The researcher studied the phenomenon of chiasmatypy in the development of fruit flies.”

Synonyms

  • chiasma
  • crossing over

Antonyms

  • segregation