anaphase


ana·phase

noun \ˈan-ə-ˌfāz\

Definition of ANAPHASE

: the stage of mitosis and meiosis in which the chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle
ana·pha·sic \ˌan-ə-ˈfā-zik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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