diakinesis

di·a·ki·ne·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-uh-ki-nee-sis, -kahy-]
- /ˌdaɪ ə kɪˈni sɪs, -kaɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-uh-ki-nee-sis, -kahy-]
- /ˌdaɪ ə kɪˈni sɪs, -kaɪ-/

Definitions of diakinesis word

noun diakinesis the final stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes start to separate after crossing over 3
noun diakinesis in the first meiotic division of germ cells, a late prophase stage in which the maternal and paternal chromosomes have paired within the nucleus 3
noun diakinesis the last stage in prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear, spindle fibers form, and the chromosomes shorten in preparation for anaphase. 1
noun diakinesis The fifth and last stage of the prophase of meiosis, following diplotene, when the separation of homologous chromosomes is complete and crossing over has occurred. 1
noun diakinesis (cytology) the last stage of prophase, in which the nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappear, spindle fibers form, and the chromosomes shorten in preparation for anaphase. 0

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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