diakinesis

di·a·ki·ne·sis  (d-k-nss, -k-)

n. pl. di·a·ki·ne·ses (-sz)

The final stage of the prophase in meiosis, characterized by shortening and thickening of the paired chromosomes, formation of the spindle fibers, disappearance of the nucleolus, and degeneration of the nuclear membrane.

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dia·ki·netic (-ntk) adj.

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diakinesis [ˌdaɪəkɪˈniːsɪs -kaɪ-]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the final stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes start to separate after crossing over

[from dia- + Greek kinēsis movement]

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diakinesis

the final stage of prophase prior to the dissolution of the nuclear membrane. — diakinetic, adj.

See also: Biology

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diakinesis - the final stage of the prophase of meiosis prophase - the first stage of meiosis phase, stage - any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected"