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Diakinesis

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Noun

1. diakinesis

the final stage of the prophase of meiosis

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Diakinesis

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noun
the final stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes start to separate after crossing over

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Diakinesis

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noun
in the first meiotic division of germ cells, a late prophase stage in which the maternal and paternal chromosomes have paired within the nucleus

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Diakinesis

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n. pl. di·a·ki·ne·ses (-sēz)
The final stage of the prophase in meiosis, characterized by shortening and thickening of the paired chromosomes, formation of the spindle fibers, disappearance of the nucleolus, and degeneration of the nuclear membrane.

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