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diplotene

[ dip-luh-teen ]

noun

, Cell Biology.
  1. a late stage of prophase during meiosis, in which the chromatid pairs of the tetrads begin to separate and chiasmata can be seen.


diplotene

/ ˈdɪpləʊˌtiːn /

noun

  1. the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which the paired homologous chromosomes separate except at the places where genetic exchange has occurred See also chiasma crossing over
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diplotene1

< French diplotène (1900); diplo-, -tene
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diplotene1

C20: from diplo- + Greek tainia band

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