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Definitions of chiasma in various dictionaries:
noun - an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
A crossing or intersection of two tracts, as of nerves or ligaments.
The point of contact between paired chromatids during meiosis, resulting in a cross-shaped configuration and representing the cytological manifestation of crossing over.
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| One trapped in fissure by a crossing point |
| Cross-shaped connection |
| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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| Apr 11 2009 The Telegraph - Quick |
| Jun 7 2008 The Times - Cryptic |
| Possible Dictionary Clues |
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| an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X |
| Anatomy A crossing or intersection of two tracts, as of nerves or ligaments. |
| Genetics The point of contact between paired chromatids during meiosis, resulting in a cross-shaped configuration and representing the cytological manifestation of crossing over. |
| The X-shaped structure formed at the point below the brain where the two optic nerves cross over each other. |
| A point at which paired chromosomes remain in contact during the first metaphase of meiosis, and at which crossing over and exchange of genetic material occur between the strands. |
| Chiasma might refer to |
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| Chiasm may refer to:* Chiasm (musical project), an electronic music project by Emileigh Rohn * Optic chiasma, X-shaped structure produced by the crossing over of the optic nerve fibers. The prefix chiasm- means cross * Chiasma (genetics), the point where two chromatids are intertwined (interwoven) in a cell * A tendinous chiasm, the spot where two tendons cross. The tendon of the flexor digitorum longus muscle forms two: the crural chiasm (with the tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle) and the plantar chiasm (with the tendon of the flexor hallucis longus muscle). * An instantiation of chiasmus |