Zygotene definition
The stage in prophase of meiosis during which homologous chromosomes become paired.
noun
The synaptic stage of the first prophase in meiosis, during which longitudinal pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs.
noun
The stage in prophase of meiosis during which homologous chromosomes become paired.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
zygotene
Plural:
zygotenesOrigin of zygotene
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From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- zyg- 'union, zygosis' (from Ancient Greek (zygon) 'junction, yoke') + -tene 'filament' (from Ancient Greek (tainia) 'band, fillet')
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