chiasma

== English == === Alternative forms === chiasm === Etymology === From New Latin chiasma, from Ancient Greek χῑ́ασμα (khī́asma), from χῑάζω (khīázō, “to mark with an X”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /kaɪˈæzmə/ Rhymes: -æzmə === Noun === chiasma (plural chiasmas or chiasmata) (anatomy) A crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc. (genetics, cytology) The contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis. (uncommon) An instance of chiasmus. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Machias, sachima == French == === Etymology === From New Latin chiasma, from Ancient Greek χῑ́ασμα (khī́asma), from χῑάζω (khīázō, “to mark with an X”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kjas.ma/ === Noun === chiasma m (plural chiasmas) chiasma === Further reading === “chiasma”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012 == Italian == === Noun === chiasma m (invariable) alternative form of chiasmo === Anagrams === maschia