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katachromasis

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kata·​chro·​ma·​sis
variants: or catachromasis \ ˌkatəˈkrōməsə̇s \
plural katachromases or catachromases\ -​məˌsēz \

Definition of katachromasis

: the mitotic nuclear transformations leading to formation of daughter nuclei from the chromosome groups separated in anaphase — compare anachromasis

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History and Etymology for katachromasis

New Latin, from kata- or cata- + chrom- + connective -a- + -sis

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“Katachromasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/katachromasis. Accessed 31 Jul. 2021.

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