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单词 chiasma
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
chi•as•ma  (kī azmə),USA pronunciation n., pl. -mas, -ma•ta 
    (-mə tə).USA pronunciation 
  1. Anatomya crossing or decussation, as that of the optic nerves at the base of the brain.
  2. [Cell Biol.]a point of overlap of paired chromatids at which fusion and exchange of genetic material take place during prophase of meiosis.
Also, chi•asm (kīaz əm).USA pronunciation 
  • Greek: crosspiece of wood, cross-bandage, equivalent. to chi chi1 + -asma noun, nominal suffix
  • 1830–40;
chi•asmal, chi•asmic, chi•as•mat•ic  (kī′az matik),USA pronunciation adj. 
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
chiasma /kaɪˈæzmə/ n ( pl -mas, -mata / -mətə/, -asms)
  1. the cross-shaped connection produced by the crossing over of pairing chromosomes during meiosis
  2. the crossing over of two parts or structures, such as the fibres of the optic nerves in the brain
Etymology: 19th Century: from Greek khiasma wooden crosspiece, from khiazein to mark with an X, from khi chi1
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