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
