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chiasma

/kaɪˈæzmə/

Meanings
noun
A crossing of two nerves, ligaments etc.

Examples :

"The optic chiasma allows information from both eyes to be processed by both sides of the brain. "
anatomy medicine biology physiology organ body

Related Words

Illustration contact

contact noun

/ˈkɒntækt/ /kənˈtækt/

The act of touching physically; being in close association.

"The contact between the two teams was fierce during the soccer match. "

Illustration chromatids

chromatids noun

/ˈkroʊmətɪdz/ /kroʊˈmætɪdz/

After DNA replication either of the two connected double-helix strands of a metaphase chromosome that separate during mitosis

"During cell division, the chromatids, which were originally joined together, separate and move to opposite ends of the cell. "

Illustration scientists

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration processed

processed verb

/ˈprɑˌsɛst/ /ˈproʊˌsɛst/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank processed my check yesterday, so the money should be available now. "

Illustration observe

observe verb

/əbˈzɝv/ /ɒbˈzɜːv/

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

"From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat."

Illustration temporarily

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

Illustration ligaments

ligaments noun

/ˈlɪɡəmənts/ /ˈlɪɡəmɛnts/

A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.

"The doctor said the injured athlete needed surgery to repair the ligaments in his ankle. "

Illustration crossing

crossing verb

/ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/

To make or form a cross.

"The artist was crossing the lines of the drawing to create a pattern. "

Illustration meiosis

meiosis noun

/maɪˈəʊsɪs/

A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is; understatement.

""Saying that losing your job was 'a bit of a setback' is a clear example of meiosis." "

Illustration chromosome

chromosome noun

/ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/

A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

"Chromosomes store genetic information."

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "