anaphase

an·a·phase  (n-fz)

n.

The stage of mitosis and meiosis in which the chromosomes move to opposite ends of the nuclear spindle.

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anaphase [ˈænəˌfeɪz]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the third stage of mitosis, during which the chromatids separate and migrate towards opposite ends of the spindle See also prophase, metaphase, telophase

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the corresponding stage of the first division of meiosis

[from ana- + phase]

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anaphase  (n-fz)

The stage of cell division in mitosis or meiosis in which the doubled set of chromosomes separates into two identical groups that move to opposite ends of the cell. Anaphase is preceded by metaphase and followed by telophase. See more at meiosismitosis

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anaphase - the stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle meiosis, miosis, reduction division - (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) phase of cell division - a stage in meiosis or mitosis