asynapsis

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a·syn·ap·sis (

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n. pl. a·syn·ap·ses (-s

The failure of homologous chromosomes to pair during meiosis.

asynapsis [ˌeɪsɪnˈæpsɪs]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology failure of pairing of chromosomes at meiosis

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