DIPLOTENE

diplotene

(noun) the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

diplotene (plural diplotenes)

(biology) The fourth stage of prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosome pairs begin to separate and chiasmata become visible

Synonyms

• diplonema

Anagrams

• depletion

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