synaptonemal
English
/sɪˌnæptə(ʊ)ˈniːml̩/
adj
Definitions
- (biochemistry) Describing a protein complex that forms during meiosis
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek νῆμα (thread, yarn).
Origin
Ancient Greek
νῆμα
Gloss
thread, yarn
Concept
Semantic Field
Clothing and grooming
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
糸