Monaster

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The single aster formation that forms at the equatorial plate at the end of metaphase in mitosis.

    "After the encounter of the two pronuclei, one quadrant of the former positive cross of the monaster is missing on the side of the egg pronucleus."

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"After the encounter of the two pronuclei, one quadrant of the former positive cross of the monaster is missing on the side of the egg pronucleus."

Etymology

From mon- + aster.

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