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Chiasmatic
see synonyms of chiasmaticAdjective
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Chiasmatic
see synonyms of chiasmaticadjective
1. anatomy
relating to the intersection of the optic nerve fibres at the bottom of the brain
2. cytology
showing or characterized by the development of chiasmata
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Chiasmatic
see synonyms of chiasmaticn. pl. chi·as·ma·ta (-mə-tə) or chi·as·mas also chi·asms
1. Anatomy A crossing or intersection of two tracts, as of nerves or ligaments.
2. Genetics The point of contact between paired chromatids during meiosis, resulting in a cross-shaped configuration and representing the cytological manifestation of crossing over.
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