Meaning Of The Word Metaphase

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metaphase in American English
the stage in mitosis and meiosis, after the prophase and before the anaphase, during which the chromosomes are arranged along the equatorial plane of the spindle
noun: the stage in mitosis or meiosis in which the duplicated chromosomes line up along the equatorial plate of the spindle

metaphase in British English
noun: the second stage of mitosis during which the condensed chromosomes attach to the centre of the spindle

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