interphase

American  

[in-ter-feyz] / ˈɪn tərˌfeɪz /

noun

Cell Biology.

1. the period of the cell cycle during which the nucleus is not undergoing division, typically occurring between mitotic or meiotic divisions.

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interphase British  

/ ˈɪntəˌfeɪz /

noun

1. biology the period between two successive divisions of a cell

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interphase Scientific  

/ ĭn′tər-fāz′ /

1. The stage in the development of a cell following mitosis or meiosis, during which the nucleus is not dividing. In cells that will undergo further division, the DNA in the nucleus is duplicated in preparation for the next division.

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Etymology

Origin of interphase

First recorded in 1920–25; inter- + phase

Example Sentences

When the cell enters the next interphase and the asters reform, the cytoplasm stiffens again and stabilizes the band.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

The drawback for these has been that the battery cell decomposes more solvent than the few salt anions, which leads to an organic-dominated and less stable interphase layer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024

"This component of the interphase had never been reported before," said Rahman, emphasizing the novelty of the finding.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2024

To prevent this from happening, Brookhaven chemists set out to engineer the interphase.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2024

But they are also characterized by their high intensity, which enables the quick data collection necessary to take a "snapshot" of the elusive interphase.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2024