anaphase

noun

ana·​phase ˈa-nə-ˌfāz How to pronounce anaphase (audio)
: the stage of mitosis and meiosis in which the chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle
anaphasic adjective

Word History

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

anaphase

noun
ana·​phase ˈan-ə-ˌfāz How to pronounce anaphase (audio)
: a stage of mitosis or meiosis in which the chromosomes move from the center toward the opposite ends of a dividing cell

Medical Definition

anaphase

noun
ana·​phase ˈan-ə-ˌfāz How to pronounce anaphase (audio)
: the stage of mitosis and meiosis in which the chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle
anaphasic adjective

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