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–noun Cell Biology.
the central plane of the spindle in a dividing cell, to which chromosomes migrate during the metaphase of mitosis or meiosis.
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1885–90
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equatorial plate  
n.  The plane located midway between the poles of a dividing cell during the metaphase stage of mitosis or meiosis. It is formed from the migration of the chromosomes to the center of the spindle.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: equatorial plate
Function: noun
1 : METAPHASE PLATE
2 : EQUATORIAL PLANE
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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equatorial plate n.
The plane located midway between the poles of a dividing cell during miotic metaphase and touching the centromeres and their spindle attachments.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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