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synapsis

syn·ap·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-nap-sis]
    • /sɪˈnæp sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-nap-sis]
    • /sɪˈnæp sɪs/

Definitions of synapsis word

  • noun plural synapsis Also called syndesis. Cell Biology. the pairing of homologous chromosomes, one from each parent, during early meiosis. 1
  • noun plural synapsis Physiology. synapse. 1
  • noun synapsis the association in pairs of homologous chromosomes at the start of meiosis 0
  • noun synapsis the association side by side of homologous maternal and paternal paired chromosomes in the early stages of meiosis 0
  • abbreviation SYNAPSIS synapse 0

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Origin of synapsis

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < New Latin < Greek sýnapsis junction, equivalent to synap- (stem of synáptein to make contact, equivalent to syn- syn- + (h)áptein to touch) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Synapsis

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preposition
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synapsis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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