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synapsis

Syllabification: (syn·ap·sis)
Pronunciation: /səˈnapsis/

Definition of synapsis

noun

Biology
  • the fusion of chromosome pairs at the start of meiosis.

Origin:

late 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek sunapsis 'connection, junction'

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