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karyokinesis
[ kar-ee-oh-ki-nee-sis, -kahy- ]
noun
, Cell Biology.
- the series of active changes that take place in the nucleus of a living cell in the process of division.
karyokinesis
/ -kaɪ-; ˌkærɪəʊkɪˈniːsɪs; -kaɪ-; ˌkærɪəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk /
noun
- the division of a cell nucleus in mitosis or meiosis
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Derived Forms
- karyokinetic, adjective
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Other Words From
- kar·y·o·ki·net·ic [kar-ee-oh-ki-, net, -ik, -kahy-], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of karyokinesis1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of karyokinesis1
C19: from karyo- + Greek kinēsis movement
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Example Sentences
The polar and spindle-like radiations are in evidence during karyokinesis, and have apparently a temporary endurance and function.
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In the study of karyokinesis, importance has been attached to the number of chromosomes in the nucleus of the cell.
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Nuclear division is usually accompanied by all the essential features of karyokinesis.
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In the Metaphases of the Karyokinesis begins the actual division of the cell.
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The resemblance of these successive phenomena to those of natural karyokinesis is of the closest.
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