chi·as·ma
n, pl -ma*ta 1 : an anatomical intersection or decussation - see OPTIC CHIASMA 2 : a cross-shaped configuration of paired chromatids visible in the diplotene of meiotic prophase and considered the cytological equivalent of genetic crossing-over chi*as*mat*ic adj
Similar sounding terms: chi·asm
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