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anaphase

anaphase

See also: Anaphase

English

Noun

anaphase ‎(plural anaphases)

schematic representation of a cell during anaphase
  1. (cytology) The stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate; the chromatid moving to opposite poles of the cell.

Translations

French

Noun

anaphase f ‎(plural anaphases)

  1. anaphase

Etymology

19th century: from Ancient Greek ἀνά ‎(aná, “back”) + φάσις ‎(phásis, “appearance”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈænəˌfeɪz/

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