chiasmi

/ˈkaɪ.əz.meɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

Plural of chiasma, a crossing or intertwining of two or more strands, especially of chromosomes during meiosis.

“The geneticist studied the chiasmi that formed during the meiosis process in the cells.”

Synonyms

  • chromosomal fusions
  • crossings
  • intersections

Antonyms

  • divergences
  • separations