Chiasma

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

An X-shaped crossing or intersection of two anatomical tracts, such as nerve fibres or chromosomal strands.

“The optic chiasma is the point in the brain where the two optic nerves partially cross each other.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

chi·as·ma

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Synonyms

chiasmdecussation

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Wordle

Contains CH and ends in -MA, the IAS vowel cluster in the middle is unusual and distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points, the double A helps clear vowel-heavy racks and the M adds useful scoring weight

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chiasmi chiasms

Words you can make from Chiasma

Shorter words formed from the letters in “chiasma”.

ahimsa chiasm amahs amias amish camas camis casha chais chama chams chasm chiam chias hamsa icasm isaac machi machs masai masha micah micas shama

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