About The Word Karyokinesis
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Karyokinesis
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What's The Definition Of Karyokinesis?
[n] organic process consisting of the division of the nucleus of a cell during mitosis or meiosis
Synonyms | Synonyms for Karyokinesis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Karyokinesis: See Also | biological process | meiosis | miosis | mitosis | organic process | reduction division Karyokinesis In Webster's Dictionary \Kar"y*o*ki*ne`sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a nut,
kernel + ? to move.] (Biol.)
The indirect division of cells in which, prior to division of
the cell protoplasm, complicated changes take place in the
nucleus, attended with movement of the nuclear fibrils; --
opposed to {karyostenosis}. The nucleus becomes enlarged and
convoluted, and finally the threads are separated into two
groups which ultimately become disconnected and constitute
the daughter nuclei. Called also {mitosis}. See {Cell
development}, under {Cell}.
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