PACHYTENES

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

PACHYTENES Pachytenes are the stage of meiosis in which homologous chromosomes are paired and crossing over occurs. Derived forms: pachytene (singular), pachytening, pachytened, pachytener, pachytenest, pachytenely.

Scrabble Information

Word: PACHYTENES

Length: 10 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word PACHYTENES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.