Definition of Metaphase

1. Noun. The second stage of meiosis.

Group relationships: Meiosis, Miosis, Reduction Division
Generic synonyms: Phase Of Cell Division

2. Noun. The second stage of mitosis.
Group relationships: Mitosis
Generic synonyms: Phase Of Cell Division

Definition of Metaphase

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Metaphase

1. Classically the second phase of mitosis or one of the divisions of meiosis. In this phase the chromosomes are well condensed and aligned along the metaphase plate. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metaphase

metanephroi
metanephros
metanephros
metaneutrophil
metanil yellow
metanoia
metanoias
metanotum
metantimonate
metantimonic
metapectic
metapectin
metapelet
metapeptone
metaphase (current term)
metaphase (current term)
metaphases
metaphase i
metaphase II
metaphase plate
metaphor
metaphor
metaphoric
metaphorical
metaphorically
metaphors
metaphosphate
metaphosphate
metaphosphates
metaphosphoric

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