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(biology) The intimate pairing of homologous chromosomes during the synaptic stage of meiosis.
Use zygotene when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Zygotene means (biology) The intimate pairing of homologous chromosomes during the synaptic stage of meiosis.
Common synonyms include zygonema.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use zygotene where its definition matches the intended context.
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