metaphases

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A form of metaphase — The stage of mitosis and meiosis that follows prophase and comes before anaphase, during which condensed chromosomes become aligned before being separated.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of metaphase
  2. pluralplural of metaphasis
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