单词 | chiasma |
释义 | Word Frequency chiasma(kaɪˈæzmə) or chiasm (ˈkaɪæzəm) nounWord forms: plural -mas, -mata (-mətə) or -asms 1. cytology the cross-shaped connection produced by the crossing over of pairing chromosomes during meiosis 2. anatomy the crossing over of two parts or structures, such as the fibres of the optic nerves in the brain Derived forms chiasmal (chiˈasmal) or chiasmic (chiˈasmic) adjective Word origin C19: from Greek khiasma wooden crosspiece, from khiazein to mark with an X, from khi chi1 |
随便看 |
|
英语词典包含233703条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。