diplosome

/ˈdɪpləʊsəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A pair of sister chromatids joined by a common centromere, especially in the zygote or the early stages of mitosis.

“During meiosis, the diplosome splits into two distinct chromatids.”

Synonyms

  • chromatid pair
  • sister chromatids

Antonyms

  • monosome