metaphase plate

met·a·phase plate

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Definition of metaphase plate words

noun metaphase plate a plane in the equatorial region of the spindle in dividing cells, along which the chromosomes become arranged during the metaphase. 1

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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