Definition of CHIASMA

chiasma

Plural: chiasmas, chiasmata

Noun

  • an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
  • A crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc.
  • The contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis.
  • An instance of chiasmus.

Origin / Etymology

Modern Latin, from Ancient Greek χίασμα (khíasma), from χιάζω (khiázō, “to mark with the letter chi, χ”).

Synonyms

chiasm, decussation

Scrabble Score: 14

chiasma is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chiasma is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chiasma is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

chiasma is a valid Words With Friends word