synizesis
ˌsɪnɪˈziːsɪs
synizeses
Definition

Definition of synizesis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
biologyTECH.process of chromosome contraction during cell divisionTECH.
  • Synizesis is observed during the prophase stage of meiosis..
2.
linguisticsTECH.contraction of two syllables into one in pronunciationTECH.
  • In poetry, synizesis can alter the rhythm of a line..
contraction syneresis
3.
medicalTECH.obliteration of the pupil of the eyeTECH.
  • The patient was diagnosed with synizesis in the left eye.
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Origin of synizesis

Greek, syn (together) + hizein (to sit)

Examples of synizesis in a sentence

  • Synizesis plays a crucial role in genetic variation.
  • Synizesis often occurs in rapid speech.
  • The use of synizesis can make verses flow smoothly.
  • Synizesis can lead to vision impairment.
  • Doctors are researching treatments for synizesis.

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  1. French:synizèse, contraction syllabique, ...
  2. German:Synizesis, Zusammenziehung von zwei Silben, ...
  3. Italian:sinizesi, sinesi, ...
  4. Spanish:contracción cromosómica, contracción silábica, ...
  5. Portuguese:sinizese, sínise, ...
  6. Chinese:染色体收缩, 音节合并, ...
  7. Japanese:シニゼシス, 音節融合, ...
  8. Arabic:سِينِيزِيس, تداخل صوتي, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִינִיזֶסִיס, סִינִיזֶזִיס, ...
  10. Russian:синизезис, слияние слогов, ...
  11. Ukrainian:синізезис, злиття складів, ...
  12. Hindi:सिनाइज़ेसिस, ध्वनि संकुचन, ...
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