synaptonemal

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From synapto- (“(cytology) synapsis”) +‎ Ancient Greek νῆμα (nêma, “thread”) +‎ -al.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /sɪˌnæptə(ʊ)ˈniːml̩/

Adjective[edit]

synaptonemal (not comparable)

  1. (biochemistry) Describing a protein complex that forms during meiosis
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