leptotene

lep·to·tene

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lep-tuh-teen]
- /ˈlɛp təˌtin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lep-tuh-teen]
- /ˈlɛp təˌtin/

Definitions of leptotene word

noun leptotene a stage of cell division during the prophase of meiosis, in which the chromosomes are not distinct but appear as a mass of entangled threads. 1
noun leptotene the first stage of the prophase of meiosis during which the nuclear material becomes resolved into slender single-stranded chromosomes 0
noun leptotene (biology) The first part of the prophase of meiosis, characterized by threadlike chromosomes. 0

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Parts of speech for Leptotene

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leptotene popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

leptotene usage trend in Literature

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