synaptonemal

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English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɪˌnæptə(ʊ)ˈniːml̩/

Adjective

synaptonemal (not comparable)

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