Definition of Chiasm

1. Noun. An intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X.


Definition of Chiasm

1. n. A commissure; especially, the optic commissure, or crucial union of the optic nerves.

Definition of Chiasm

1. Noun. (alternative form of chiasma) ¹

2. Noun. (alternative form of chiasmus) ¹

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Definition of Chiasm

1. chiasma [n -S] - See also: chiasma

Medical Definition of Chiasm

1. 1. The crossing of intertwined chromosomes during prophase. Synonym: chiasma. Origin: G. Chiasma (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chiasm

chiacking
chiacks
chiantis
chiao
chiari-frommel syndrome
chiarivari
chiaro-oscuro
chiaro-oscuros
chiaroscuri
chiaroscurist
chiaroscurists
chiaroscuro
chiaroscuroed
chiaroscuros
chias
chiasm (current term)
chiasma
chiasma opticum
chiasma syndrome
chiasma tendinum
chiasmal
chiasmapexy
chiasmas
chiasmata
chiasmatic
chiasmatic cistern
chiasmatic groove
chiasmatic sulcus
chiasmi
chiasmic

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