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chi·as·ma

 (kī-ăz′mə) also chi·asm (kī′ăz′əm)
n. pl. chi·as·ma·ta (-mə-tə) or chi·as·mas also chi·asms
1. Anatomy A crossing or intersection of two tracts, as of nerves or ligaments.
2. Genetics The point of contact between paired chromatids during meiosis, resulting in a cross-shaped configuration and representing the cytological manifestation of crossing over.
[Greek khīasma, cross-piece, from khīazein, to mark with an X, from khei, khī, chi (from the letter's shape).]
chi·as′mal, chi·as′mic, chi′as·mat′ic (-măt′ĭk) adj.
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chiasmatic

(ˌkaɪæzˈmætɪk)
adj
relating to the intersection of the optic nerve fibres at the bottom of the brainshowing or characterized by the development of chiasmata
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Adj.1.chiasmatic - of or relating to a chiasm
chiasmal, chiasmic
anatomy, general anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
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