anaphase

noun

ana·phase ˈa-nə-ˌfāz

: the stage of mitosis and meiosis in which the chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle

anaphasic

ˌa-nə-ˈfā-zik

adjective

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of anaphase was in 1887

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“Anaphase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaphase. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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anaphase

noun

ana·phase ˈan-ə-ˌfāz

: a stage of mitosis or meiosis in which the chromosomes move from the center toward the opposite ends of a dividing cell

anaphase

noun

ana·phase ˈan-ə-ˌfāz

: the stage of mitosis and meiosis in which the chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle

anaphasic

ˌan-ə-ˈfā-zik

adjective

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