diaster

[ dahy-as-ter ]

nounCell Biology.

the stage in mitosis at which the chromosomes, after their division and separation, are grouped near the poles of the spindle.

Origin of diaster

First recorded in 1880–85; di-¹ + -aster²

Other words from diaster

di·as·tral, adjective

Words Nearby diaster

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How to use diaster in a sentence

Chromosomes at the poles forming the diaster, beginning splitting of the Cell-body.
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British Dictionary definitions for diaster

diaster

/ (daɪˈæstə) /

noun

cytology rare the stage in cell division at which the chromosomes are in two groups at the poles of the spindle before forming daughter nuclei

Origin of diaster

C19: from di- 1 + Greek astēr star

Derived forms of diaster

diastral, adjective

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