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anaphase Definition


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anaphase
noun
    1. genetics.
      The stage of mitosis during which the chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell by means of a spindle composed of protein fibres that is formed in the cytoplasm. See also metaphase, prophase, telophase.
Etymology: 19c: from Greek ana up or back + phase.



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