Synapsis vs. Synopsis — What's the Difference?

Synapsis (also called harsha) is the pairing of two chromosomes that occurs during meiosis. It allows matching-up of homologous pairs prior to their segregation, and possible chromosomal crossover between them.

A brief summary or general survey of something

The side-by-side association of homologous chromosomes during the first prophase of meiosis.

A brief outline or general view, as of a subject or written work; an abstract or a summary.

The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.

(authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

Alternative form of synapse

A reference work containing brief articles that taken together give an overview of an entire field.

The side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis

(Orthodoxy) A prayer book for use by the laity of the church.

A general view, or a collection of heads or parts so arranged as to exhibit a general view of the whole; an abstract or summary of a discourse; a syllabus; a conspectus.

A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory