karyokinesis
the series of active changes that take place in the nucleus of a living cell in the process of division.
Origin of karyokinesis
1Other words from karyokinesis
- kar·y·o·ki·net·ic [kar-ee-oh-ki-net-ik, -kahy-], /ˌkær i oʊ kɪˈnɛt ɪk, -kaɪ-/, adjective
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How to use karyokinesis in a sentence
The polar and spindle-like radiations are in evidence during karyokinesis, and have apparently a temporary endurance and function.
In the study of karyokinesis, importance has been attached to the number of chromosomes in the nucleus of the cell.
Nuclear division is usually accompanied by all the essential features of karyokinesis.
In the Metaphases of the karyokinesis begins the actual division of the cell.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation | Austin O'MalleyThe resemblance of these successive phenomena to those of natural karyokinesis is of the closest.
The Mechanism of Life | Stphane Leduc
British Dictionary definitions for karyokinesis
/ (ˌkærɪəʊkɪˈniːsɪs, -kaɪ-) /
the division of a cell nucleus in mitosis or meiosis
Origin of karyokinesis
1Derived forms of karyokinesis
- karyokinetic (ˌkærɪəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk, -kaɪ-), adjective
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