pachytene
noun
pachy·tene ˈpa-ki-ˌtēn 
: the stage of meiotic prophase that immediately follows the zygotene and that is characterized by paired chromosomes thickened and visibly divided into chromatids and by the occurrence of crossing-over
pachytene adjective
Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary pachy- (from Greek pachys) + -tene
First Known Use
1912, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
pachytene
noun
pachy·tene ˈpak-i-ˌtēn
: the stage of meiotic prophase which immediately follows the zygotene and in which the paired chromosomes are thickened and visibly divided into chromatids
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