Definition

The condition of being joined or connected together, often used in a biological or anatomical context.

Example

In biology, syndesis refers to the binding of two structures, such as chromosomes, during cell division.

Conversation

I read an article about syndesis in biology yesterday.

Oh really? What does it mean exactly?

It refers to the state of being bound together, like cells in certain tissues.

That sounds interesting! I love learning about how things connect in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Syndesis → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "desis" (from Greek "desis", meaning binding or tying). The word refers to the act of binding things together, particularly in a grammatical or logical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'binding together' — 'syn-' means together, and 'desis' means binding. This helps you remember that syndesis refers to the connection or binding of elements.

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