metaphase

noun
meta·​phase | \ ˈme-tə-ˌfāz How to pronounce metaphase (audio) \

Definition of metaphase

: the stage of mitosis and meiosis in which the chromosomes become arranged in the equatorial plane of the spindle

First Known Use of metaphase

1887, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for metaphase

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metaphase

noun
meta·​phase | \ ˈmet-ə-ˌfāz How to pronounce metaphase (audio) \

Medical Definition of metaphase

: the stage of mitosis and meiosis in which the chromosomes become arranged in the equatorial plane of the spindle