desynapsis

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noun

The separation of homologous chromosomes in the diplotene period of meiotic prophase

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Meanings

noun
  1. The separation of homologous chromosomes in the diplotene period of meiotic prophase

Origin

From de- + synapsis.

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APA

desynapsis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desynapsis

MLA

“desynapsis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desynapsis. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “desynapsis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desynapsis.

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