interphase

American

[in-ter-feyz] / ˈɪn tərˌfeɪz /

noun

Cell Biology.

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

interphase British

/ ˈɪntəˌfeɪz /

noun

biology the period between two successive divisions of a cell

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interphase Scientific

/ ĭn′tər-fāz′ /

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.

Etymology

Origin of interphase

First recorded in 1920–25; inter- + phase

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Interphase is divided into G1, S, and G2 phases.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Interphase is the period of the cell cycle during which the cell is not dividing.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Interphase is further subdivided into G1, S, and G2 phases.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Interphase also offers economical monochrome units and other navigational electronics, and radar is on the way.

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Si-Tex, Interphase and Lowrance now offer this type of system.

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