meiotaxy

mɪˈɒtæksɪ

Definitions

1. noun

the process of sorting chromosomes by their size and position at the end of meiosis I, resulting in the separation of homologous chromosomes.

“During the meiotaxy phase, the cell begins to separate the chromosomes by their size and position.”

Synonyms

  • chromosome separation
  • meiotic division

Antonyms

  • chromosome fusion
  • syngamy