请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 chiasma
释义

chiasma

noun

chi·​as·​ma kī-ˈaz-mə How to pronounce chiasma (audio)
kē-
plural chiasmata kī-ˈaz-mə-tə How to pronounce chiasma (audio)
kē-
1
: an anatomical intersection or decussation compare optic chiasma
2
: a cross-shaped configuration of paired chromatids visible in the diplotene stage of meiotic prophase and considered the cytological equivalent of genetic crossing-over
chiasmatic
ˌkī-əz-ˈma-tik How to pronounce chiasma (audio)
ˌkē-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, X-shaped configuration, from Greek, crosspiece, from chiazein to mark with a chi, from chi (x)

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

chiasma

noun

chi·​as·​ma kī-ˈaz-mə, kē- How to pronounce chiasma (audio)
plural chiasmata -mət-ə How to pronounce chiasma (audio)
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
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/11/11 22:49:35