prometaphase

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noun

The stage between prophase and metaphase in mitosis.

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Meanings

nounprometaphase (plural prometaphases)

plural prometaphases

  1. biologyThe stage between prophase and metaphase in mitosis.

Origin

From pro- + metaphase.

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APA

prometaphase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prometaphase

MLA

“prometaphase.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prometaphase. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prometaphase,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prometaphase.

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