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synapsis

Pronunciation: /sɪˈnapsɪs/

Definition of synapsis

noun

[mass 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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Definition of synapsis in the US English dictionary