PROPHASE

prophase

(noun) the first stage of mitosis

prophase

(noun) the first stage of meiosis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

prophase (plural prophases)

The first stage of mitosis, during which chromatin condenses to form the chromosomes.

The first stage of meiosis.

Source: Wiktionary



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28 June 2025

ALLERGIC

(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”


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