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diakinesis
[ dahy-uh-ki-nee-sis, -kahy- ]
/ ˌdaɪ ə kɪˈni sɪs, -kaɪ- /
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noun Cell Biology.
the last stage in prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear, spindle fibers form, and the chromosomes shorten in preparation for anaphase.
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Words nearby diakinesis
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How to use diakinesis in a sentence
Haploid (n) chromosome numbers were determined from cells in diakinesis, metaphase I, and metaphase II of meiosis.
Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca|William E. Duellman
British Dictionary definitions for diakinesis
diakinesis
/ (ˌdaɪəkɪˈniːsɪs, -kaɪ-) /
noun
the final stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes start to separate after crossing over
Word Origin for diakinesis
C20: from dia- + Greek kinēsis movement
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Medical definitions for diakinesis
diakinesis
[ dī′ə-kə-nē′sĭs, -kī- ]
n.
The final stage of the prophase in meiosis, characterized by shortening and thickening of the paired chromosomes, formation of the spindle fibers, disappearance of the nucleolus, and degeneration of the nuclear membrane.
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