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interkinesis

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in⋅ter⋅ki⋅ne⋅sis

  [in-ter-ki-nee-sis, -kahy-]
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–noun Cell Biology.
interphase.
Origin:
1905–10; inter- + kinesis

Related forms:
in⋅ter⋅ki⋅net⋅ic  [in-ter-ki-net-ik, -kahy-] , adjective

in⋅ter⋅phase

  [in-ter-feyz]
–noun Cell Biology.
the period of the cell cycle during which the nucleus is not undergoing division, typically occurring between mitotic or meiotic divisions. Also called interkinesis. Compare G1 phase, S phase, G2 phase.
Origin:
1920–25; inter- + phase
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Main Entry: in·ter·ki·ne·sis
Pronunciation: "int-&r-k&-'nE-s&s, -kI-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural in·ter·ki·ne·ses /-"sEz/
: the period between two mitoses of a nucleus (as between the first and second meiotic divisions) —in·ter·ki·net·ic /-k&-'net-ik, -kI-/ adjective

Main Entry: in·ter·phase
Pronunciation: 'int-&r-"fAz
Function: noun
: the interval between the end of one mitotic or meiotic division andthe beginning of another called also resting stage —in·ter·pha·sic /-ik/ adjective
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interkinesis in·ter·ki·ne·sis (ĭn'tər-kə-nē'sĭs, -kī-)
n.
See interphase.

interphase in·ter·phase (ĭn'tər-fāz')
n.
The stage of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions. Also called interkinesis.

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interphase   (ĭn'tər-fāz')  Pronunciation Key 
The stage in the development of a cell following mitosis or meiosis, during which the nucleus is not dividing. In cells that will undergo further division, the DNA in the nucleus is duplicated in preparation for the next division.
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