What is another word for diakinesis?
Pronunciation: [dˌa͡ɪəkənˈiːsɪs] (IPA) 
Diakinesis is a term used in cell biology to describe the final stage of prophase I during meiosis. However, there are several synonyms for this term that are often used in research studies, scientific literature, and textbooks. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for diakinesis are "chromosome condensation," "chromosome shortening," "nuclear breakdown," and "chromosome coiling." Other similar terms that are sometimes used to describe this process include "chromosome pairing," "homologous chromosomes," "synapsis," and "tetrad formation." Despite the various synonyms used to describe diakinesis, the basic process involves chromosomes pairing up and condensing, resulting in four haploid cells.
