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G1 phase

noun
\ ˌjē-ˈwən- \

Definition of G1 phase 

: the period in the cell cycle from the end of cell division to the beginning of DNA replication — compare g2 phase, m phase, s phase

First Known Use of G1 phase

1966, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for G1 phase

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G1 phase

noun
\ ˌjē-ˈwən- \

Medical Definition of G1 phase 

: the period in the cell cycle from the end of cell division to the beginning of DNA replication — compare g2 phase, m phase, s phase

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