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chiasm
n. crossing, intersecting, point of intersection (Genetics, Anatomy)

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Chiasm
Chiasm may refer to:
  • Chiasm (musical project), an electronic music project by Emileigh Rohn
  • Optic chiasma, X-shaped structure produced by the crossing over of the optic nerve fibers. The prefix chiasm- means cross
  • Chiasma (genetics), the point where two chromatids are intertwined (interwoven) in a cell
  • A tendinous chiasm, the spot where two tendons cross. The tendon of the flexor digitorum longus muscle forms two: the crural chiasm (with the tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle) and the plantar chiasm (with the tendon of the flexor hallucis longus muscle).
  • An instantiation of chiasmus.

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chiasm

Noun
1. an intersection or crossing of two tracts in the form of the letter X
(synonym) chiasma, decussation
(hypernym) structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure
(hyponym) optic chiasma, optic chiasm, chiasma opticum


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Chiasm
(n.)
Alt. of Chiasma
  

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chiasm
ret. chiasmus