chiasma
chiasma · chiasmas · chiasmata
хиазма
A crossing of two nerves, ligaments etcA crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc.
/kaɪˈæzmə/
Meaning
3 sensesA crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc.
an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
The contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis.
хиа́змаxiázma
(uncommon)An instance of chiasmus.
Translations
3 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
the contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis:
Origin
From New Latin chiasma, from Ancient Greek χῑ́ασμα (khī́asma), from χῑάζω (khīázō, “to marFrom New Latin chiasma, from Ancient Greek χῑ́ασμα (khī́asma), from χῑάζω (khīázō, “to mark with an X”).
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Forms
plural: chiasmas / chiasmataSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X:chiasmdecussation
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedchiasmus
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular