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karyokinesis

Pronunciation: /ˌkarɪəʊkɪˈniːsɪs, -kʌɪ-/
Definition of karyokinesis

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • division of a cell nucleus during mitosis.

Origin:

late 19th century: from karyo- 'cell nucleus' + Greek kinēsis 'movement' (from kinein 'to move')

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