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chiasma

Noun CEFR B1
kaɪˈæzmə

Definitions

  1. A crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc.
  2. The contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis.
  3. An instance of chiasmus.
    uncommon

Equivalents

Españolquiasma
Françaischiasma
3 more languages
Ελληνικάχίασμα
فارسیچلیپا
Suomikiasma

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

chiasmodontid chiasmus Chiasso Chiasson chiastic chiastolite

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