amphitene
|am-phi-tene|
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/ˈæmfɪˌtiːn/
chromosome pairing stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphitene' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'tene' meaning 'ribbon' or 'band'.
Historical Evolution
'Amphitene' was directly borrowed from Greek scientific terminology into English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'double-thread' appearance of chromosomes during meiosis, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stage in meiosis where chromosomes are partially paired and begin to condense.
During the amphitene stage, chromosomes start to become visible under a microscope.
Last updated: 2025/07/22 21:36