Word Type

Noun

The word "metaphase" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

metaphasic postmetaphase premetaphase prometaphase

Derived From

phase

Context

biology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

phase of cell division

Type Of (IsA)

cellular level biological process creation event growth event iterated event scene metaphase generic phase of cell division situation

Part Of

meiosis mitosis

Related Terms

aligned anaphase chromosome condensed meiosis mitosis prophase separated

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