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pachynema
A mid-prophase stage in meiosis, immediately following zygonema and preceding diplonema. In microscopic preparations, the chromosomes are visible as long, paired threads. Rarely, four chromatids are detectable.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Biotechnology
- Category: Genetic engineering
- Organization: FAO
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