congression

noun

con·​gres·​sion

kənˈgreshən

plural -s

: the act or action of coming together (as into assembly, combat, coition)

specifically : the coming together of the chromosomes of a dividing cell to form the metaphase plate

Word History

Etymology

Latin congression-, congressio, from congressus (past participle of congredi) + -ion-, -io -ion

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