Crossword clues for chiasmata
Wiktionary
chiasmata
n. (plural of chiasma English)
WordNet
chiasmata
See chiasma
chiasma
n. an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X [syn: chiasm, decussation]
[also: chiasmata (pl)]
Usage examples of "chiasmata".
Chromosomes began their stately dance, pairing and parting, chromatids joining and breaking again at their chiasmata, each with slightly rearranged genetic material.