What does "interphase" mean?

The stage in the life cycle of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions.

What is a synonym for "interphase"?

Common synonyms include: interface, interface, interkinesis.

adj, noun

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Noun

1
The stage in the life cycle of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions. countable, uncountable
2
An indistinct region in the interface between two substances in composite materials. countable
"Strain transfer will inevitably occur through an interphase between the fibres and the matrix so this region is of obvious importance to the performance of a composite."

Adjective

1
Between phases
"As the work of adhesion is equal to the sum of surface tensions of both phases minus the interphase tension on the interface, its increase is evidence of lowering of exactly the interphase tension, as the surface tension of slag is practically independent of the partial pressure of oxygen P_(O2) in the gas phase and P_(O2) influence on adhesion is entirely determined by the features of the metal-slag interface."

"The singular centrosome in animal cells duplicates during the S phase of interphase, in preparation for cell division later on."

From inter- + phase.

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