Diplotene Definition

noun

(biology) The fourth stage of prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosome pairs begin to separate and chiasmata become visible.

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Origin of Diplotene

  • From French diplotène, corresponding to diplo- +‎ -tene.

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