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allosyndesis

|al-lo-syn-de-sis|

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/ˌæloʊˈsɪndəsɪs/

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/ˌæləʊˈsɪndəsɪs/

non-homologous pairing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'allosyndesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'syndesis,' meaning 'binding together.'

Historical Evolution

'allosyndesis' has remained relatively unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its meaning related to genetic pairing.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'binding together with another,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern genetic contexts.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a genetic phenomenon where chromosomes pair with non-homologous chromosomes during meiosis.

Allosyndesis can lead to genetic variation.

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Last updated: 2025/06/29 04:06