in·ter·phase ( n t r-f z )n. The stage of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions. in ter·phase v. |
interphase [ˈɪntəˌfeɪz]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology the period between two successive divisions of a cell
| interphase (ntr-fz) The stage in the development of a cell following mitosis or meiosis, during which the nucleus is not dividing. In cells that will undergo further division, the DNA in the nucleus is duplicated in preparation for the next division. |
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