What does chiasma mean?
Definitions for chiasma
chi·as·ma
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Princeton's WordNet
chiasma, chiasm, decussationnoun
an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
Wiktionary
chiasmanoun
A crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc.
chiasmanoun
The contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis.
Etymology: Modern Latin, from χίασμα, from χίαζειν.
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chiasma
A chiasma is a point of intersection or crossing of two tracts, such as of nerve fibers or chromosomes, typically in an X or Y shape. In genetics, the term is specifically used to refer to the point at which two homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material during the process of meiosis.
Webster Dictionary
Chiasmanoun
a commissure; especially, the optic commissure, or crucial union of the optic nerves
Etymology: [NL. chiasma, fr. Gr. chi`asma two lines placed crosswise, fr. to mark with a .]
Entomology
Chiasma
an X-like crossing of nerve fibers.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chiasma in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chiasma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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