synapsis

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek σῠ́νᾰψῐς (sŭ́năpsĭs, “contact”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /sɪˈnæpsɪs/ === Noun === synapsis (countable and uncountable, plural synapses) The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis. Synonym: syndesis Alternative form of synapse. ==== Derived terms ====