Chiasma
/kaɪˈæzmə/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc.
- 2 an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X wordnet
- 3 The contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis.
- 4 An instance of chiasmus. uncommon
Etymology
Modern Latin, from Ancient Greek χῑ́ασμα (khī́asma), from χῑάζω (khīázō, “to mark with an X”).