M phase

noun

: the period in the cell cycle during which cell division takes place compare g₁ phase, g₂ phase, s phase

Word History

Etymology

mitosis

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

M phase

noun

ˈem-ˌfāz 

: the period in the cell cycle during which cell division takes place

called also D phase

compare g₁ phase, g₂ phase, s phase