synaptonemal

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/sɪˌnæptə(ʊ)ˈniːml̩/

adjective

Describing a protein complex that forms during meiosis.

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Meanings

adjectivesynaptonemal (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiochemistryDescribing a protein complex that forms during meiosis.

Origin

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

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APA

synaptonemal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synaptonemal

MLA

“synaptonemal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synaptonemal. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “synaptonemal,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synaptonemal.

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