leptonema Definition
the first stage of prophase I in meiosis, during which the chromosomes become visible as long, thin threads and the nuclear envelope breaks down.
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Summary: leptonema in Brief
In meiosis, 'leptonema' [lep-tuh-nee-muh] is the initial stage of prophase I, where the chromosomes become visible as long, thin threads and the nuclear envelope breaks down.
