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Noun: synizesis
  1. The contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis
    "Synizesis is an important step in the early stages of meiosis";
    - synezesis

Derived forms: synizesises

Type of: biological process, organic process

Part of: prophase

Encyclopedia: Synizesis