Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahy-az-muh]
- /kaɪˈæz mə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kahy-az-muh]
- /kaɪˈæz mə/
Definitions of chiasma word
- noun chiasma the cross-shaped connection produced by the crossing over of pairing chromosomes during meiosis 3
- noun chiasma the crossing over of two parts or structures, such as the fibres of the optic nerves in the brain 3
- noun chiasma a crossing or intersection of the optic nerves in the hypothalamus of the brain 3
- noun chiasma a point of contact between chromosomes during meiosis where two chromatids interchange corresponding segments 3
- noun chiasma any crosswise function 3
- noun plural chiasma Anatomy. a crossing or decussation, as that of the optic nerves at the base of the brain. 1
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Origin of chiasma
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Greek: crosspiece of wood, cross-bandage, equivalent to chi chi1 + -asma noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Chiasma
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chiasma popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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- what is the function of the optic chiasma?
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