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pachytene
[ pak-i-teen ]
noun
Cell Biology.
- the third stage of prophase in meiosis, during which each chromosome pair separates into sister chromatids with some breakage and crossing over of genes.
pachytene
/ ˈæɪˌپː /
noun
- the third stage of the prophase of meiosis during which the chromosomes become shorter and thicker and divide into chromatids
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of pachytene1
< French 貹èԱ (1900), equivalent to Greek 貹ý ( s ) thick + -èԱ -tene
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of pachytene1
from Greek pakhus thick + tainia band
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Example Sentences
HSF5 is required for progression beyond the pachytene stage during spermatogenesis, guiding the meiotic program towards completion and activating genes associated with sperm formation.
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