zygotene

zy·go·tene

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zahy-guh-teen, zig-uh-]
- /ˈzaɪ gəˌtin, ˈzɪg ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zahy-guh-teen, zig-uh-]
- /ˈzaɪ gəˌtin, ˈzɪg ə-/

Definitions of zygotene word

noun zygotene the second stage of prophase in meiosis, during which strands of homologous chromosomes line up and become pairs. 1
noun zygotene The second stage of the prophase of meiosis, following leptotene, during which homologous chromosomes begin to pair. 1
noun zygotene the second stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes become associated in pairs (bivalents) 0
noun zygotene the synaptic stage of the first prophase in meiosis, during which longitudinal pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs 0
noun zygotene (biology) The intimate pairing of homologous chromosomes during the synaptic stage of meiosis. 0

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Origin of zygotene

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; < French zygotène; see zygo-, -tene

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zygotene popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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