syntelome

/ˈsɪntɪloʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A chromosome or chromosomal region that is paired with a homologous region in another chromosome, especially in a tetrad during meiosis.

“During meiosis, the syntelome plays a crucial role in genetic recombination.”

Synonyms

  • chromosomal pair
  • homolog

Antonyms

  • heterochromosome
  • non-homologous chromosome