Leptotene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leptotene is a noun meaning (biology) The first part of the prophase of meiosis, characterized by threadlike chromosomes.
Meaning
(biology) The first part of the prophase of meiosis, characterized by threadlike chromosomes.
Word Forms
- leptotenes
Synonyms for leptotene
Depending on context, synonyms include leptonema.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spermatocytes, teleopeptide, euchromatin, polyleucine, leucylation, leucotriene.
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