ZYGOTENE

zygotene

(noun) the second stage of the prophase of meiosis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

zygotene (plural zygotenes)

(biology) The intimate pairing of homologous chromosomes during the synaptic stage of meiosis

Synonyms

• zygonema

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

31 March 2025

IMPROVISED

(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”


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