synapsis

n., pl., -ses (-sēz).
The side-by-side association of homologous paternal and maternal chromosomes during the first prophase of meiosis.

[New Latin, from Greek sunapsis, point of contact. See synapse.]

(sĭ-năp'sĭs)
n., pl. -ses (-sēz).

The side-by-side association of homologous paternal and maternal chromosomes during early meiotic prophase.

The pairing off and union of homologous chromosomes from male and female pronuclei at the start of meiosis.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis

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