diplotene

[ dip-luh-teen ]

noun

, Cell Biology.

1. a late stage of prophase during meiosis, in which the chromatid pairs of the tetrads begin to separate and chiasmata can be seen.

diplotene

/ ˈdɪpləʊˌtiːn /

noun

1. See chiasma, crossing over
   the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which the paired homologous chromosomes separate except at the places where genetic exchange has occurred See also chiasma crossing over

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplotene¹

< French diplotène (1900); diplo-, -tene

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplotene¹

C20: from diplo- + Greek tainia band