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(biology) The first part of the prophase of meiosis, characterized by threadlike chromosomes.
Use leptotene when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Leptotene means (biology) The first part of the prophase of meiosis, characterized by threadlike chromosomes.
Common synonyms include leptonema.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use leptotene where its definition matches the intended context.
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