Definition of Diaster

1. n. A double star; -- applied to the nucleus of a cell, when, during cell division, the loops of the nuclear network separate into two groups, preparatory to the formation of two daughter nuclei. See Karyokinesis.

Definition of Diaster

1. a stage in mitosis [n -S] : DIASTRAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Diaster

1. A double star; applied to the nucleus of a cell, when, during cell division, the loops of the nuclear network separate into two groups, preparatory to the formation of two daughter nuclei. See Karyokinesis. Origin: Gr. - = twice + star. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diaster

diastasis
diastasis recti
diastasuria
diastatic
diastatic
diastatic skull fracture
diastem
diastema
diastema
diastemas
diastemata
diastematocrania
diastematomyelia
diastems
diaster (current term)
diaster (current term)
diastereoisomer
diastereoisomers
diastereomer
diastereomeric
diastereomers
diastereomers
diasters
diastole
diastole
diastoles
diastolic
diastolic
diastolic afterpotential
diastolic blood pressure

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