synapsis

The side-by-side association of homologous chromosomes during the first prophase of meiosis.

Same as mitapsis.

The name originally applied by J. E. S. Moore, in 1892, to the contracted state of the nuclear skein occurring previous to the reduction of the chromosomes and to the formation of tetraspores, sperms, or eggs.

The anatomical connection between the processes or neuraxons of two or more nervecells.

The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.

Alternative form of synapse.

the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis