synaptonemal

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɪˌnæptə(ʊ)ˈniːml̩/

Adjective

synaptonemal (not comparable)

  1. (biochemistry) Describing a protein complex that forms during meiosis.
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